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Do you have a genuine talent for connecting with children who have complex needs in a mainstream classroom?
Can you provide calm and focused support that helps a pupil thrive academically and emotionally?
Are you ready to take on a highly rewarding role where your skills can transform a child's daily school life?
If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively recruiting and building a strong pool of skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for a variety of roles across mainstream primary schools in the Leeds area. We're looking for passionate individuals who have a background in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role is crucial to the success of the pupils you support. You will be responsible for:
Providing one-on-one and small-group assistance to children with a range of SEN/SEMH needs, helping them to access the mainstream curriculum.
Confidently implementing individual support plans and using proactive de-escalation strategies to help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour.
Working closely with the class teacher to adapt learning materials and activities, ensuring all children can participate and feel a part of the classroom community.
Acting as a consistent and trusted adult, you will help facilitate social skills development and provide pastoral care to enhance a pupil's well-being.
Keeping meticulous records of a child's progress, challenges, and successes to provide clear feedback to the SENCO and teaching staff.
Requirements:
To be successful in this position, you must possess:
Demonstrable experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
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.
A calm, patient, and highly resilient approach to working in a busy mainstream environment.
Strong communication skills, both for building rapport with pupils and liaising with staff and parents.
Relevant training in areas like Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.
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.
This is an opportunity to be a crucial part of a child's educational journey. We look forward to receiving your application!
For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at Leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500.
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