Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Westbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is seeking a dedicated full-time Teaching Assistant to support students with social, emotional, and mental health challenges. This role involves collaborating with teachers to create a positive learning environment and requires specific skills in behaviour management and communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs.
• GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with classroom management and provide tailored support.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and participate in activities.

Skills

Communication

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Resilience

Inclusiveness

Education

CACHE level 2 or 3

Health and social care qualifications (NVQ)

Job description

Make a Real Difference: Join Our Team as a Full-Time Teaching Assistant!

Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant eager to transform the lives of young people? Randstad is excited to offer a fantastic, full-time temporary opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic school environment committed to making a genuine impact. If you thrive on helping children reach their full potential, this is the role for you!

Your Opportunity to Inspire and Support

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be an integral part of a dedicated team, working within a school that provides vital support to young people aged 5-16. This rewarding position focuses on empowering students who face challenges with their social skills and relationships.

You'll collaborate closely with teachers and other support staff, playing a crucial role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment. Our diverse student body of 104 pupils all have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), with their primary needs stemming from social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Assisting with classroom management, ensuring a structured and productive learning space.

• Providing individual and group support tailored to student needs.

• Implementing effective behaviour management strategies with calm professionalism.

• Actively participating in school activities to enrich the student experience.

Are You the Ideal Candidate?

We're looking for an enthusiastic individual who is ready to make a significant contribution. While relevant experience is highly valued, your passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs is paramount.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Proven experience working with children with SEMH needs is crucial.

• A genuine passion for making a difference in young people's lives.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Skill in managing challenging behaviours with composure and professionalism.

• Excellent communication skills to connect with students, staff, and parents.

• GCSEs in Maths and English are desirable.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and help shape brighter futures?

Apply now and become a vital part of a school that truly believes in every child's potential!

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