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Are you an expert in communicating with children who are predominantly non-verbal?
Can you provide a compassionate and stable presence for pupils who exhibit challenging behaviour?
Are you ready for a truly rewarding role where you can help unlock a child's full potential?
If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively looking for Primary Teaching Assistants for a particularly rewarding opportunity at a specialist primary school in the Wakefield area. We are looking for empathetic and resilient staff to support pupils with complex Special Educational Needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Specialist Primary Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in creating a secure and supportive learning environment. Your responsibilities will include:
Working closely with pupils with complex needs, including those who are non-verbal, to facilitate their academic, social, and emotional development.
Confidently and calmly managing challenging behaviour, using proactive strategies to de-escalate situations and ensure the safety of all pupils.
Facilitating and supporting non-verbal communication methods, such as PECS, Makaton, or communication boards.
Providing compassionate and dignified personal care, as required, to pupils with physical and health needs.
Working closely with the class teacher and other support staff to deliver bespoke learning activities that meet each pupil's individual needs.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
Demonstrable experience working with children with complex Special Educational Needs, particularly those with communication difficulties and challenging behaviour.
A proven background in a specialist or mainstream setting where you have supported pupils with diverse 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 resilient, patient, and highly compassionate approach.
Experience with personal care is advantageous, but a willingness to undertake it is essential.
Specific training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.
Why Work With Randstad?
As a leading recruitment agency in the education sector, we offer:
We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your hard work and expertise.
You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
Earn £300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
If you are a dedicated and empathetic individual ready for a truly fulfilling career, we want to hear from you.
For additional information or to begin your application, contact the Leeds team at Leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500.
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