Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with complex Special Educational Needs and Mental Health challenges?
Do you have the empathy and patience to provide unwavering support in a specialist setting?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where your skills can truly transform a young person's educational journey?
If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively building a pool of skilled and resilient SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants for a variety of rewarding day-to-day and long-term opportunities in specialist settings across the Leeds area.
Key Responsibilities:
As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting, your role is crucial to the success and well-being of the pupils. You will be responsible for:
Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver the bespoke support outlined in pupils' Education, Health and Care Plans.
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Providing one-on-one and small-group support to pupils with a wide range of needs, including significant communication, social, and emotional difficulties.
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Confidently utilising proactive strategies and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviours and support pupils in times of distress.
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Acting as a key link between pupils, teachers, and other professionals to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach.
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Providing a consistent, stable, and empathetic presence to help pupils feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
Requirements:
To succeed in this position, you must possess:
Significant experience working with pupils with complex SEN and SEMH needs in a school or similar specialist environment.
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An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing for a new one).
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The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
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Specific training in behaviour management or communication techniques such as Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.
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A resilient, patient, and compassionate approach to supporting vulnerable pupils.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships quickly.
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A genuine passion for working in specialist settings.
Why Work With Randstad?
As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:
We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage that reflects your valuable skills.
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You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
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Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you build your skills and advance your career.
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Earn GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
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We work with a wide range of specialist schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
Don't let this chance pass you by! Apply today to join our talent pool.
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