Specialist teaching assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Walton On The Hill, England. This role involves supporting children with severe and complex needs in a vibrant school setting. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and qualifications, providing a nurturing and enabling environment. Opportunities for permanent placement are available for the right candidate.

Benefits

On site parking available

Accessible public transport links

Permanent roles available

Supportive senior leadership team

Modern resources and equipment

Exceptional training

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must provide references from previous teaching or care assistant roles.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant teaching or care assistant experience

Ability to work with children with complex needs

Empathy and nurturing attitude

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Do you want to inspire a love of learning and help children achieve their great things daily? Are you looking to work in a vibrant and creative school where you have the freedom to explore outdoor learning, creative arts and educational therapies? Do you want the opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis with learners and offer a safe and enabling environment to thrive? If you answered yes, then we have the school, team and job for you!

The specialist school in question is a OFSTED 'Outstanding' school and leader in the county. The school is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to support in their secondary division. This role is needed 40 hours a week and is a term time only role (08:30‑4:30pm Monday‑Friday). This is a fabulous opportunity for a committed, nurturing and empathetic individual. Applicants will be responsible for helping children from the age of 11 years with severe and complex needs including but not limited to Autism, ASD, SEMH and medical needs. This school is a hugely popular setting and is dedicated to offering a practical, accessible and thought provoking curriculum for all the pupils. The school boasts brilliant grounds and even embraces outdoor learning. The school is recognised for its safe and welcoming ethos and is proud of its long standing senior leadership and committed team.

Needed ASAP to continue until the end of the academic year. Permanent opportunities available for the right person.

Benefits

• On site parking available
• Accessible Public transport links
• Permanent roles available
• Supportive senior leadership team – open door policy
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Exceptional Training
• Brilliant career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant teaching or care assistant experience (must provide references)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now! Call Bryony on 01293 527416 if you have any questions regarding this role.

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.