SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)

Randstad Education; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Stourport-on-Severn is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism and related needs. This full-time permanent role offers the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment with a dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and a willingness to learn, with full training provided. Responsibilities include aiding the teacher, working 1:1 with students, and supporting overall student well-being.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Experience in SEND settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching assistance to the teacher based on planning.
• Working 1:1 with students.
• Providing group and individual activities.
• Monitoring and evaluating student learning.
• Supporting the general well-being of learners.

Skills

Ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties

Willingness to learn and build relationships with learners

Ability to work as an individual and as part of the team

Flexibility in approach to education

Experience working in SEND settings

Own means of transport

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Overview

Do you believe every child deserves to be valued, supported, and taught as an individual? Are you seeking a school that shares these values?

Imagine working in a school with expansive grounds, cutting-edge sensory and therapy rooms and a variety of outdoor activities. How does a couple of acres to explore sound?

If you're passionate about making a difference in young people's lives through teaching and support, this could be the perfect role for you.

An Outstanding school near you is looking for a positive, dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team, supporting students with Autism and related needs. Full training is provided; all you need is a nurturing, compassionate, and creative approach. This school is committed to offering an exciting, socially enriching education to students who find mainstream learning challenging.

The school boasts a modern campus with extensive vocational learning opportunities all spread across acres of land. You will work with a dynamic and supportive team, assisting children of mixed abilities on a 1:1, small group, and class-wide basis across KS2, KS3, and KS4, with students ranging from 9 to 16 years old.

This is a full time, permanent role (8:30 AM - 4:30 PM), Monday-Friday, term time only.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/seasonal planning of the teacher
• Working 1:1 with students
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work
• Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• Monitoring and evaluate students learning under the guidance of the teacher
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Key skills and experience

• The ability to work with learners that have various learning difficulties
• A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team
• Flexibility in their approach to education
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
• Own means of transport
• GCSE Maths and English

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.