Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Location

Kidderminster, Worcestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Are you enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?

Do you possess experience in handling challenging behaviour in children?

Are you seeking a purposeful role where your interpersonal skills can shine?

Step into an exciting opportunity as an inspiring SEN Teaching Assistant in a cutting-edge new school, opening doors to a world of possibilities for students with special educational needs.

As a Teaching Assistant, your primary role is to cultivate a supportive learning environment, ensuring the well-being of students while maximising their potential. Your responsibilities may extend to providing support for care needs when required, implementing positive behaviour management, and tailoring your approach to each child. Building strong and supportive relationships with pupils, you'll create a safe and enjoyable learning atmosphere, fostering independence, personal development, and upholding high behavioural expectations.

Furthermore, you'll collaborate with the class teacher to deliver a top-notch, differentiated curriculum, with the goal of enabling each pupil to reach their full potential across all areas of learning. Join us in this fulfilling journey of creating a positive and inclusive educational experience for every student.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Working towards Level 2 award in Support work in schools or an equivalent is desirable
• Classroom experience is desirable
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above qualification is essential.
• Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Knowledge or experience of pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD
• Commitment to the role, the desire to put the child first and treat them as an individual
• Be positive and creative in meeting pupils' needs

What's on offer?

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Full training and continued support
• Opportunity to gain qualifications, which will be funded by us!
• Perkbox subscription
• Life assurance and pension
• Car lease scheme
• Bike to work scheme 
• Free parking 
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more.

If you wish to apply, or find out more please get in touch! Call Sara on 01293 527416!

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Safety and Compliance: Randstad Education maintains the highest standards of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process, which includes an enhanced DBS check

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Salary

£20.94k - £22.84k per annum