Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Storrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for a rewarding role in Storrington. The position involves supporting students with diverse needs, working in a collaborative environment dedicated to making a meaningful impact in their education. Ideal candidates will possess a CACHE qualification and demonstrate a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

Benefits

Comprehensive Induction Training

Free DBS check

Company pension scheme enrolment

Support and training for teaching career

Well-being and support facilities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with special needs.
• Strong understanding of Safeguarding principles.
• Collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support for students' needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to enhance learning.
• Create a positive learning environment.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Empathy

De-escalation techniques

Inclusiveness

Planning

Resilience

Education

CACHE level 2 or 3

Early childhood studies degree

Health and social care qualifications (NVQ)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant: Rewarding Role!

This rewarding opportunity seeks enthusiastic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated team at a school. Your contributions will directly help students with diverse needs learn, grow, and develop their potential.

Why Join This Team?

• Meaningful Impact: Help children with moderate and complex needs to thrive and reach their full potential.
• Supportive Environment: Work alongside a dedicated and collaborative team committed to providing the best support for students.
• Career Development: Benefit from regular CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and weekly developmental meetings.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy term-time only contracts.

Your Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and effective learning environment:

• Classroom Support: Collaborate with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and support student learning.
• Student Champion: Provide individualised support, helping students with their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs.
• Engaging Learning: Contribute to making learning exciting and accessible for every student.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Induction Training: Covering different Special Educational Needs, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Manual Handling, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care.
• Support and training for those interested in pursuing a teaching career.
• Term-time only working.
• Free DBS check.
• Company pension scheme enrolment.
• Staff well-being and support facilities.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for working with children with special needs and a desire to make a difference.
• A collaborative team player, eager to share ideas and work effectively with others.
• A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills and knowledge to best support students.
• A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.

Please send in your CV to kick start this great opportunity!

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

college,university