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We are looking for a teaching assistant to provide cover on a flexible basis for a school in Blackburn and the surrounding areas. This is your opportunity to work within a schools on a cover basis, and have a great impact on the early academic stage of these children's lives. As Classroom TA you will be generally working 1:1 or with a small group, so traits of empathy, positivity and encouragement is necessary. With Randstad, you will join an established team, have the valued support of your own consultant and be able to control where and when you work with our new phone App. BenefitsA brilliant way to start or advance your career Tailor your own working days to support your personal commitments Opportunity to work in a variety Competitive rates of payA dedicated personal consultant to work with and support you throughout Great potential for long-term placements if desired 24/7 on-call service Discounts Job Responsibilities Supporting children, often on a 1:1 basis or in small groups Behaviour management where necessary Helping children to understand their work Engaging children in their development through feedback Provide a safe environment for both staff and children What are we looking for? 12 months prior experience working in an environment with childrenBehaviour management skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills An enthusiastic and motivated outlook to inspire Experience working on a 1:1 basis with children desired Experience working with children with SEN (desired but not necessary) Up to date DBS check (we can provide if not obtainable) Necessary Qualifications Level 2 or 3 in Teaching and Learning Support (or equivalent) desired, however all applications will be read and considered WHAT NEXT?We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Lancashire, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match.If your application is deemed suitable for this position a telephone interview will be offered in the first instance, to observe current social distancing measures. We will also guide you through online submission of your documents via our secure portal. All candidates will be required to undergo child protection and UK eligibility checks, and be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and require all applicants to share this commitment.

Are you looking for your first or even next SEN Teaching Assistant role? Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant wanting to return to work after a period away from the classroom? Do you have experience working with young people with SEN in any capacity?We are working with a number of schools on The Wirral that are looking to recruit Sen Teaching Assistants. The role of an SEN Teaching Assistant can be extremely varied and challenging but also very rewarding; you will be expected to support pupils either individually or as well supporting the entire classroom. In the role, flexibility resilience and a sense of humour are essential.Roles vary from ad-hoc daily cover to longer term positions, although this could lead to something more long-term in future, dependent upon the schools need. The successful candidate would need to be available to start as soon as possible, when schools return.We appreciate the uncertainty of the current situation, but we are continuing to recruit on behalf of our schools during this period. We are anticipating unprecedented demand on the reopening of our schools, so if you would like to be in the best position for work, then we would be interested to hear from you.BENEFITSA dedicated, professional and friendly specialist SEN consultant and a branch with 24-hour on-call facilitiesCommitment to your continuing professional development through free training including safeguarding and 'Team Teach' Competitive rates of pay paid weekly, fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)Flexible hours and working patternsA 'Recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300 RESPONSIBILITIESBeing willing and able to support classes of primary and secondary aged children, helping to managing behaviour in line with school policiesSupport individual or groups of students Engaging with the pupils and keeping them on task, assisting with queries where possibleDealing with any immediate issues or emergencies according to the school policies and procedures REQUIREMENTSAn enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) - we can help with this!A flexible, punctual, professional and approachable mannerThe ability to establish rapport quickly with children whilst maintaining a high standard of control and disciplineQualification levels can vary from none rite up to degree level WHAT NEXT?We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Merseyside, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process, and the cost of any new police check (DBS) required will be met by the candidate. To discuss this in more detail please contact John Richey, via email at john.richey1@randstadeducation.co.uk ABOUT USRandstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent education jobs for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2,500 schools each week we can find the right match for your skills.To discuss this in more detail and apply, please contact John Richey, your specialist consultant, via email john.richey1@randstadeducation.co.uk or telephone 0151 255 1666 at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education.

Do you have the passion and drive to connect and inspire hard to reach young people? Are you able to manage behaviour effectively? Do you have a background in Youth Work, Sports Coaching, as a Teaching Assistant or Community work? If so, this could be the job role for you! Read on for details.A Secondary School in South Sheffield is looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful person will work part on an intergrated resource centre attached to an outstanding Secondary school in Sheffield. The students can often display challenging behaviours and so the successful applicant must either have experience, or is not phased by pupils going through emotional crisis. The role will involve supporting the pupils and class teacher throughout the day, providing guidance and reassurance to pupils and following the direction of the class teacher. Experience of working with children with Autism would be desirable.This is a temporary position and will start after Easter 2021 and will be ongoing.School Benefits:On site parkingClose to public transportTop of the range equipmentExtensive grounds and buildingSupportive staff team including therapists, nurses and specially trained teachersCPD opportunitiesRandstad Benefits:Dedicated SEND Consultants with experience working in SEN education24/7 on-call serviceFree career adviceSupport and guidance throughout your roleMarket adviceJob matching based on your preferencesAdvice and feedback on your current CVCPD opportunitiesYour role will include:To establish constructive relationships with studentsTo follow the positive behaviour plans for each individual childTo support class teacher to maintain a positive working environmentTo develop a clear understanding of the specific needs of the pupils you are working withTo look after children's physical, emotional, mental and social welfareTo recognising signs of distress in children, offering reassurance and de-escalating the situationTo support learners in their curriculum studies and throughout the dayKey skills and experience needed:Excellent communications and interpersonal skillsCommitment to and passion for working with vulnerable childrenAbility to build respectful relationships with childrenExperience working in SEND setting/ youth work/sports coaching/community workThe ability to manage confrontation and challenging behaviourAble to work with learners with various learning difficulties e.g. ADHD or dyslexiaFlexibility in approach to educating and supporting childrenIdeally team teach trained (opportunity to train with Randstad if not)Does this sound the like the position for you? Do you want to work in a role when you know you are making a meaningful difference? Do you feel you can provide the support this child needs? Then please apply to be considered for this position with an updated CV and a member of the SEND team will be in touch!Randstad Education has an array of positions in South Yorkshire area. If this is of interest to you, call Gemma at the Sheffield branch today