Are you passionate about working with children?
Do you want to gain more experience working in a school?
Would you like to support a child on a one to one basis?
If so, look no further! Randstad are searching for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to work one to one with a child in KS2. The mainstream school is based in Sawston, and this would be a full time position. This role would be suitable for an individual who wishes to work closely with students needing additional support in the classroom. An SEN teaching assistant is a highly rewarding role, which requires patience and understanding of specific needs - qualifications are desired but not essential! Ideally, we are looking for someone with a care background, possessing excellent transferable skills, or with previous experience working with children.
We are currently recruiting for a number of teaching assistant roles across both primary and secondary schools - please get in touch to find out more! Randstad Education works with many schools and nurseries across East Anglia, including Cambridge, Melbourn, Huntingdon, St Ives, Bassingbourn, and Newmarket to name a few! Feel free to contact us about the areas we cover - we would love to hear from you!
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Continued professional development opportunities
* £60-£85 per day (depending on qualifications and experience)
* Supportive colleagues
* 'Refer-a-Friend' scheme where you could have a chance of earning £300
* A dedicated, professional and friendly consultant and a branch with 24 hour on-call facility
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting students physical, social and emotional well-being
* Working as part of a team
* Being able to communicate well with children, managing their behaviour and resolving issues in the classroom
* Mentoring and guiding students requiring extra support
* Listening, discussing and explaining
Requirements:
* Experience working with children, preferably those with additional needs (desirable)
* Be comfortable working with children with SEN
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)
* Strong work ethic
* A passion for learning and supporting children
Still sounds like a great opportunity? Apply today! Get in touch on 0161 200 1930 and ask for Nina or email nina.hicks@randstadeducation.co.uk; this could be the start of the next step in your career!
Please note, I work as part of Manchester Education, however I recruit for teaching roles in Cambridgeshire and the East of England. I look forward to hearing from you!