Are you ready to truly transform a young person's educational journey?
Do you possess the patience and empathy required to support students with diverse and complex Special Educational Needs?
Are you looking for a rewarding role in Leeds where your flexibility and commitment will make a tangible, positive impact every day?
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive school environment in Leeds, playing a crucial role in supporting students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, ADHD, Visual and hearing impairments and Physical disabilities.
We can offer part time or full time work every day, on a temporary basis.
Key Day-to-Day Tasks:
Prepare learning materials tailored to individual student needs.
Adapt teaching support to meet each student's specific requirements.
Support group and class activities.
Look after children's physical, social and emotional welfare.
Create a safe and interesting environment for students.
Update records and attend review meetings.
Work closely with teachers and other professionals like speech and language therapists.
Skills and Attributes Required
Patience and empathy
Strong communication skills
Adaptability and flexibility to handle diverse and changing student needs.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team
A creative approach to teaching
A commitment to continuous learning
A passion for helping students
A positive outlook
Willingness to learn and grow
Dedication to making a positive impact
What We Look for in a Candidate
Successful candidates will be able to:
Build relationships and embrace change
Promote the school's efforts to build positive behaviour for learning.
Promote and exemplify positive behaviour and uphold the school ethos.
Be enthusiastic and open to new ideas.
Add value to education by providing constructive and specific feedback and support pupils, helping them to achieve their maximum potential socially, emotionally and academically through peer marking and reflection.
Promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
Keep pupils at the centre of everything.
Be diplomatic, a positive role model and maintain confidentiality.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and improve personal skill set.
- Work collaboratively and constructively with the whole school team.
Benefits of Working with Randstad
When you work with us, you'll gain access to excellent benefits, including:
£300 referral vouchers - refer a friend and earn a reward!
Access to CPD training (Continuing Professional Development) to enhance your skills.
A dedicated work consultant who will build a strong relationship with you to help find ongoing work opportunities.
Essential Requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
Hold an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.
Be eligible to work in the UK.
Experience in a similar role (e.g., as a teaching assistant, support worker, or carer) OR demonstrable transferable skills that can be carried over into this position (e.g., supporting vulnerable people, working with children).
If you have the necessary passion and skills to make a real difference in a child's education, apply today! If you would like further details on the role, please email leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 and ask to speak to the SEN team.
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