Job Title: SEN Complex Teaching Assistant

Contract type: Long term

Location: Swinton

Start Date: Immediate

Our school is looking for a dedicated and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a chance to become part of a welcoming primary school community, committed to providing an inclusive and engaging education for all its pupils. You will play a vital role in supporting children with special educational needs to thrive in a mainstream setting. This long-term position has an immediate start available.

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 across Key Stage 1 and 2, 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 is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team. If you are committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply.

To be considered for this position, please click 'apply now'. A dedicated Randstad Education consultant will be in touch to discuss your application and guide you through the registration process.