Teaching Assistant (Teaching Assistant)

Randstad Education; Godalming; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Good work-life balance

Supportive management and staff

CPD training

Creative approach to learning

Ever-changing work environment

Job summary

Randstad Education in Godalming is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a specialist school. You will work 1:1 and in small groups with students who have SEN and complex needs, supporting learning and behaviour in a safe, caring environment.

The role is full-time during term time, 08:30–16:15, Monday to Friday, and offers CPD opportunities. The successful candidate will be compassionate, energetic and committed to making a difference in young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• GCSEs in Maths and English - pass grade.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to motivate children.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver 1:1 and small group support to develop social and friendship skills or assist the teacher in whole class delivery.
• Support and encourage the behaviour and emotional development of students.
• Liaise with teachers and other staff about needs and progress of students.
• Promote welfare and safeguarding of young people at all times.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary and supportive team with all staff across the school.
• Ensure Education, Health and Care Plans are used to set specific targets for students.
• Guide and mentor students so that targeted, measurable improvement is achieved.
• Work with SENCO to ensure regular communication between home and school to involve parents.

Skills

Experience working with children

GCSEs in Maths and English

Ability to motivate children

Clear written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Engage with children quickly

Equality and diversity

Willingness to learn new skills

Sense of humour

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Teaching Assistant

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Full time role- 08:30am-4:15pm Monday to Friday

Term time only

Do you have the skills to help young people succeed in education?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment?

Do you want to make a difference?

We are currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist schools starting in September. This is a highly rewarding and enjoyable position, where no two days are the same. You will be working 1:1 and in small groups with students to improve their confidence and behaviour; creating a safe and stimulating space for learning. This is a specialist provision so all learners will have SEN and complex needs including but not limited to Autism. This is an award winning school supporting primary and secondary aged learners. This setting boasts a welcoming site, long standing team and a career you can develop in. If you are compassionate, energetic, and wish to make an impact on the lives of young people, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits of the role:

• Onsite parking.
• Good work/life balance.
• Supportive management and staff.
• CPD training.
• A creative approach to learning.
• An ever-changing work environment.

This role involves a wide range of duties:

• Plan and deliver programmes of 1:1 support in and out of class to develop social and friendship skills or to support the teacher in whole class subject delivery.
• Support and encourage the behaviour and emotional development of students.
• Liaise with teachers and other staff about the needs and progress of students.
• Promote the welfare and safeguarding of young people at all times.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary and supportive team with all staff across the school.
• Ensure that individual Education, Health and Care Plans are used to set specific targets for students.
• Guide and mentor student's so that targeted, measurable and significant improvement is secured.
• Work in partnership with the SENCO to ensure regular high quality and frequent communication between the school and the home so that parents are involved and students' attitudes to learning is maximised.

Key skills and attributes:

• Experience working with children.
• GCSE in Maths and English - pass grade
• Ability to motivate children.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work sensitively with a variety of people.
• Able to quickly engage and build appropriate relationships with children.
• A commitment to equality and diversity.
• Willing & quick to learn new skills & procedures.
• A good sense of humour!

Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.