Do you have a nurturing heart and specialist skills to support pupils with profound and complex needs?

Can you find creative ways to engage children across both formal and informal primary curriculums?

Are you ready for a deeply rewarding role where your dedication will truly change a child's life?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled SEND Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in the Leeds area. This crucial support role involves working with primary pupils presenting with PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities), SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health), and ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant in this primary specialist setting, you will be instrumental in ensuring the pupils' safety, well-being, and progress. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing bespoke support to children with complex needs (PMLD, SEMH, ASD) across formal lessons and informal, sensory-based learning environments.

• Assisting confidently with personal care duties (e.g., feeding, toileting, changing) while always maintaining the pupil's dignity and comfort.

• Implementing structured routines and sensory activities to aid emotional regulation and manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.

• Using and supporting specialist communication methods (e.g., objects of reference, communication aids) and movement techniques.

• Working closely with the class teacher, therapists, and a multi-disciplinary team to deliver individual education and health plans.

Requirements:

To succeed in this unique and vital role, you must possess:

• Extensive experience working with pupils who have profound/complex needs (PMLD, SEMH, or ASD) in a specialist or primary setting.

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable, but relevant, practical experience is essential.

• An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing to apply for a new one).

• The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.

• A compassionate, highly resilient, and patient nature, comfortable with the physical and emotional demands of the role.

• Specialist training in Team Teach, Moving & Handling, First Aid, or Trauma-Informed practice is highly desirable.

Why Work With Randstad?

As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:

• Competitive Pay: We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your specialist skills and hard work.

• Dedicated Support: You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.

• Professional Development: Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

• Referral Scheme: Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.

• Variety of Roles: We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.

If you have the skills and dedication for this unique and vital role, apply today and take the next step in your career.

For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at Leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500.