Do you have a deep passion for supporting the mental and emotional well:being of young people?
Can you provide a compassionate and stable presence for pupils who face significant behavioural and social challenges?
Are you ready to take on a rewarding role in a specialist setting where you can truly transform a childs life?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you Randstad Education is actively building a pool of talented and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEND/SEMH) needs in specialist schools across the Bradford area.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting, your role will be instrumental in ensuring pupils feel safe, secure, and ready to learn. You will be responsible for:
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Confidently implementing bespoke behaviour plans and using de:escalation techniques to manage challenging moments.
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Providing consistent, one:on:one emotional support, acting as a trusted adult and helping pupils to develop self:regulation skills.
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Working closely with the class teacher to adapt learning materials and provide tailored academic support that meets the complex needs of each pupil.
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Using a variety of communication methods and cues to help pupils express themselves and build social skills.
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Assisting with personal care duties as required, always ensuring the dignity, safety, and well:being of the pupils.
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Working as part of a multi:disciplinary team to ensure a cohesive and supportive approach to pupil development.
Requirements:
To be successful in this unique and rewarding role, you must have:
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Demonstrable experience working with children who have SEND/SEMH needs in a school or specialist setting.
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An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing for a new one).
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The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
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Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, MAPA, or Thrive is highly desirable.
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A compassionate, highly resilient, and patient nature is essential.
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A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Why Work With Randstad?
As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:
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We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your hard work.
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Youll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
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Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
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Earn GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
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We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
If you have the skills and dedication for this unique and vital role, apply today and take the next step in your career.
For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at or call