SEN Classroom support assistants required ASAP!
Randstad Education is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants who are dedicated and passionate about dealing with special needs children and young people.
This role is available to start post Easter at a wonderful specialist school located in Hitchin.
This position requires at least 6 months of experience working with SEN/children.
If you have experience working as a teaching assistant in a mainstream school and would like the opportunity to specialise in SEND support,
Or if you are currently working in the care or residential care sector and interested in using your transferable skills to support in a specialist school,
Perhaps you are an experienced specialist SEN teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity,
Apply today if this sounds like you!
School Overview
This is a beautiful school that offers instruction to students with physical disabilities, illnesses, and related learning and communication challenges.
The school's large, purpose-built structure allows wheelchair users full access. The building has state-of-the-art optimusic equipment, first-rate restroom facilities, hydrotherapy pool, and well-equipped classrooms.
The school's first-rate leadership team is dedicated to ensuring the success of each student by offering a diverse choice of certified courses through a unique curriculum, allowing each student to progress in learning for their bright futures and to have a meaningful and successful adult life.
They want to give young people an educational experience that will not only help them improve their academic skills but will also foster personal growth and self-esteem.
The school is searching for a caring and resilient individual to be part of their dedicated and supportive team.
All the pupils who attend the school will have an Educational Health Care plan, many of the pupils have complex needs in addition to autism, many have severe learning difficulties (SLD). Pupils may also have social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory/physical needs or specific learning difficulties.
You will have a genuine chance to make a difference and ensure that students make good progress in all areas of their study.
Randstad offers you these exciting Benefits:
* Continuous career development opportunities
* Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
* Free accredited training, both online and on-site
* TA support in classes
* Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
* Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions
Benefits to you when working at this school:
* Working in a school with many great facilities, which provide a huge range of opportunities to support excellent learning and development of pupils
* Supportive Senior Leadership Team
* The opportunity for a permanent post and gain experience in the SEN sector
* Being part of a passionate team
* Additional accredited training/CPD - Commitment to your continuing professional development through free training including adverse childhood experiences, safeguarding, Team Teach and working with Autism.
This role is best suited for individuals who can:
* Work with pupils on a one to one basis or in small groups
* Support the teacher to deliver informative and engaging lessons
* Support students with behaviour that is challenging
* Prepare for lessons (e.g. preparing resources, putting out equipment)
* Support with some of the pupils' additional care needs (e.g. feeding, toileting)
* Support the children in completing day to day tasks around the classroom and with their learning
* Ensure that pupils are safeguarded and supported
To be considered for this role, you must have the following:
* Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
* Experience working with children or young people with additional care needs
* 2 recent professional references
* Experience with behaviours that are challenging
* A calm & caring personality
* A strong and resilient personality and be committed to pupils development
* Reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills
* Team Teach trained - or willing to attend training
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated, hardworking, and talented staff in an attractive and well-resourced learning environment, guided and supported by the class teacher and senior leadership team at a school with a clear vision that prioritises the well-being of their students.
So Hurry! Apply Now and start a wonderful career in Education with the support of Randstad!
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