Specialist Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to support children and young adults with special educational needs in a collaborative environment. The suitable candidate will help deliver interactive lessons and monitor student progress in a school graded 'Outstanding' for behaviour. This full-time, permanent position requires relevant SEN experience and an English and Maths GCSE or equivalent. Join a supportive school community that prioritizes high standards and inclusivity.

Benefits

Accessible public transport links

Welcome bonus/6 month pay reviews

School networking events

Free training and qualifications

Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young adults with special educational needs is desirable.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons.
• Communicate with teachers about pupil progress.

Skills

Relevant SEN experience

Previous experience with children or young adults

Education

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to give children and young adults with SEN the opportunities they need to create and lead fulfilling, independent lives?

Do you want to work in a collaborative school? A school where everything they do, they do in partnership with you (staff), the parents and the children?

Are you looking for a school that combines the best elements of a mainstream school but with the additional support and resources of a special school?

If you answered yes to these questions then please do not hesitate to apply today

This specialist school supports children and young adults from the age of 6 years with complex and severe special educational needs. Needs supported include SEMH and complex SEN needs. This School's community is incredibly special. They are a truly inclusive school, the school appreciates differences and celebrates individual strengths. In order to learn well, the children and young adults must all feel safe and secure. As such, they have unapologetically high standards for behaviour and conduct, and no tolerance for bullying or discrimination. They are graded by Ofsted as 'Outstanding' for behaviour and safety.

The school is seeking a SEN TA to support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning across multiple subjects to children and young people with specialist needs who may present with challenging behaviours associated with their diagnosis. Some pupils may have multiple learning difficulties. This role is needed on a full time, permanent basis (40 hours a week)m term time only.

If this sounds like the type of environment you would like to work in then please apply today. Interviews will be taking place in the next 2 weeks. This role has become available due to an increase in pupil role.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links
• Welcome bonus/6 month pay reviews
• School networking events/ social events
• Free training and qualifications
• Brilliant resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
• Career progression opportunities

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• Relevant SEN experience (desirable)
• Previous experience working or volunteering with children or young adults (desirable)
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of engaging and interactive lessons and learning activities
• Communicating with teachers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events

If this sounds like the role for you then please don't delay in applying today. If you have any questions please call Bryony on 01294 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child safety standards and UK eligibility checks.