Do you have the patience and empathy to connect with pupils who have profound and complex needs?

Are you a compassionate professional with the resilience to support children through their unique challenges?

Can you find creative ways to help every child communicate and engage with the world around them?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in a specialist setting in the Wakefield area. We're looking for someone to provide essential 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a wide range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in ensuring the pupils' well-being and academic progress. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering bespoke support to pupils with complex and profound learning difficulties, following individualised learning plans and targets.

• Using alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or visual timetables to help pupils express themselves.

• Providing calm, consistent support to help pupils manage sensory needs and regulate their emotions in a supportive environment.

• Assisting with personal care duties as required, always ensuring the dignity, safety, and well-being of the pupils.

• Working closely with the class teacher and a multi-disciplinary team, including therapists, to provide holistic support.

• Meticulously tracking and celebrating even the smallest steps of progress, providing valuable feedback to the wider team.

Requirements:

To succeed in this unique and rewarding role, you must have:

• Demonstrable experience working with children with complex or profound Special Educational Needs in a specialist school or care setting.

• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is highly desirable, but extensive, relevant experience is paramount.

• 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.

• Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly advantageous.

• A compassionate, highly resilient, and patient nature is essential.

• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils and making a lasting, positive impact.

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 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.