Job Title: SEN Complex Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Long term

Location: Salford

Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term role at a primary school. The position involves working collaboratively with the teaching staff to support pupils with special educational needs. Your primary focus will be to help remove barriers to learning and foster an inclusive atmosphere within the classroom. An immediate start is available for the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualification.
• Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities, including specialist SEN interventions and strategies.
• Dedicated Randstad consultant support for career guidance and opportunities.
• Long term placements available (6 weeks plus).

Your Responsibilities

In this primary school role, you will:

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils helping them achieve their learning goals.
• Support children with a variety of needs, such as Autism (ASD), ADHD, and specific learning difficulties.
• Work closely with the class teacher and school SENCO to implement Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Help create an inclusive classroom environment, assisting pupils to engage with lessons and social activities with their peers.
• Assist with pupil's personal care needs where required, with dignity and respect.
• Uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of all pupils is paramount.

Your Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 6 months of recent experience supporting children with SEN in a UK primary school.
• Experience working with pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, or communication and learning difficulties.
• Confidence and experience in providing personal care.
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team.
• A Level 1, 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or a willingness to apply for a new one.

Next Steps

This long-term position offers a consistent and stable role for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant. If you have the relevant experience and are ready to contribute to a positive learning environment, we would like to hear from you.

To begin the application process, please submit your current CV by clicking 'apply now'. A member of the Randstad Education team will contact you to discuss the next steps.