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Are you an expert in communicating with children who are predominantly non-verbal?
Can you provide a compassionate and stable presence for pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour?
Are you ready for a truly rewarding role where you can help unlock a child’s full potential?
If so, Randstad Education is actively looking for Primary Teaching Assistants for a particularly rewarding opportunity at a specialist primary school in the Wakefield area. We are looking for empathetic and resilient staff to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.
Key Responsibilities
* As a Specialist Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in creating a secure and supportive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:
* Working closely with pupils with complex needs, including those who are non-verbal, to facilitate their academic, social, and emotional development.
* Confidently and calmly managing challenging behaviour, using proactive strategies to de-escalate situations and ensure the safety of all pupils.
* Facilitating and supporting non-verbal communication methods, such as PECS, Makaton, or communication boards.
* Providing compassionate and dignified personal care, as required, to pupils with physical and health needs.
* Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to deliver bespoke learning activities that meet each pupil’s individual needs.
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience working with children with complex Special Educational Needs, particularly those with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
* A proven background in a specialist or mainstream setting where you have supported pupils with diverse needs.
* An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing for a new one).
* The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
* A resilient, patient, and highly compassionate approach.
* Experience with personal care is advantageous, but a willingness to undertake it is essential.
* Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.
Why Work With Randstad?
* We offer a fair, competitive wage for your hard work and expertise.
* You’ll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
* Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
* Earn GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
* We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
For additional information or to begin your application, contact the Leeds team.
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