Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)?

Do you have the dedication and enthusiasm to support students in their educational journey?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with special educational needs within our network of schools in Plymouth and the surrounding areas.

Randstad offers you these exciting Benefits:

Continuous career development opportunities

Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process

Free accredited training, both online and on-site

TA support in classes

Weekly pay and competitive daily rates

Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions

Benefits to you when working at this school:

Working in a school with many great facilities, which provide a huge range of opportunities to support excellent learning and development of pupils

Supportive Senior Leadership Team

The opportunity for a permanent post and gain experience in the SEN sector

Being part of a passionate team

Additional accredited training/CPD - Commitment to your continuing professional development through free training including adverse childhood experiences, safeguarding, Team teaching, and working with Autism.This role is best suited for individuals who can:

Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis or in small groups

Support the teacher in delivering informative and engaging lessons

Support students with challenging behavior

Prepare for lessons (e.g. preparing resources, putting out equipment)

Support with some of the pupils' additional care needs (e.g. feeding, toileting)

Support the children in completing day-to-day tasks around the classroom and with their learning

Ensure that pupils are safeguarded and supportedTo be considered for this role, you must have the following:

Eligibility to work in UK

Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one

Experience working with children or young people with additional care needs

2 recent professional references

Experience with challenging behaviors

A calm & caring personality

A strong and resilient personality and be committed to pupils' development

Reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills

Team Teach trained - or willing to attend trainingThe successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated, hardworking, and talented staff in an attractive and well-resourced learning environment, guided and supported by the class teacher and senior leadership team at a school with a clear vision that prioritizes the well-being of their students.

So Hurry! Apply now and start a wonderful career in Education with the support of Randstad