SEN Teaching Assistant - Tameside

Randstad Education; Hyde; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational services provider in Hyde is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant to support children with specific learning needs in a primary school. The role requires experience with children, particularly those with additional needs, strong work ethic, and a passion for learning. The successful candidate will work alongside a supportive team in a rewarding environment. Hourly rates are competitive, and full training will be provided.

Benefits

Close to public transport links

Access to free e-learning courses

Specialist candidate consultant support

Opportunity for referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, preferably those with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Building trusting relationships with all pupils.
• Supervising pupils with SEND and ALN.
• Creating a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment.
• Assisting with displaying pupils' work.

Skills

Experience working with children

Comfortable working with children with SEN

Strong work ethic

Passion for learning

Job description

Are you committed to creating a supportive environment where children can thrive and succeed in school?

Do you want to work with children in schools to help them achieve their goals?

Have you worked with students who have specific learning needs, such as ADHD, dyslexia, or autism?

If so, this primary school in Tameside is seeking to hire a Teaching Assistant to work with children who require individualized support to aid in their academic development. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic team of professionals who will support you throughout your time in this rewarding role.

This is a full-time, long-term position, with working hours from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building trusting relationships with all pupils and communicating according to their level of understanding.
• Supervising pupils with SEND and ALN, ensuring their safety, access to learning activities, and understanding of the information presented.
• Providing opportunities for developing independence.
• Creating a purposeful, orderly, and supportive environment.
• Assisting with displaying pupils' work and planning learning activities.
• Undertaking administrative tasks as needed.
• Assisting pupils with practical activities using a variety of teaching aids.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children, preferably those with additional needs (desirable).
• Comfortable working with children with SEN.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Strong work ethic.
• Passion for learning and supporting children.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available for this role).

Benefits:

• Close to public transport links.
• A specialist candidate consultant to guide you through the process.
• Access to free e-learning courses.
• Support with the DBS application process if you don't have an active DBS.
• Opportunity to receive £300* if you refer a friend! (T&Cs apply).

Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Get in touch on 0161 200 1906 and ask for Bhavana, or email [e-mail].