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Randstad is working with a school in the Hitchin area of Hertfordshire to recruit a skilled and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.
Minimum 6 months of experience with SEN/children is essential for this role.
So, if you have experience working as a SEN teaching assistant in a mainstream school and would like the opportunity to specialise in SEND support,
Or if you are currently working in the care or residential care sector and interested in using your transferable skills to support in a specialist school,
Perhaps you are an experienced specialist SEN teaching assistant looking for a new opportunity,
Then we could help you with your next job, APPLY NOW!
About the School
The school serves a multi-ethnic community and has a positive and welcoming environment which was rated 'Good' by Ofsted during its last inspection.
The school is easily accessible by public transport and has on site parking. The staff value each child's experience and background and aim to work in partnership with parents and carers to develop every child's ability to their maximum potential.
All the pupils who attend the school will have an Educational Health Care (EHC) plan, many of the pupils have complex needs in addition to autism, many have severe learning difficulties (SLD). Pupils may also have social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory/physical needs or specific learning difficulties.
As a part of Randstad you will be eligible to these benefits :
- Continuous career development opportunities
- Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process
- Free accredited training, both online and on-site
- TA support in classes
- Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
- Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend and is subject to terms and conditions
Benefits to you through this school:
- Working in a school with many great facilities, which provide a huge range of opportunities to support excellent learning and development of pupils
- Supportive Senior Leadership Team
- The opportunity for a permanent post
- The opportunity to develop or gain experience in the SEN sector
- The chance to work in a diverse role where everyday is different
- Being part of a passionate team
- Additional accredited training/CPD - Commitment to your continuing professional development through free training including adverse childhood experiences, safeguarding, Team Teach and working with Autism.
Your main Responsibilities being a SEN TA will include:
- Provide individual and group support to students with special educational needs.
- Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
- Implement behaviour management strategies and support the development of positive behaviour.
- Create and maintain a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the school's support team.
- Contribute to the development of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
- Maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour.
- Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities.
Requirements that we need to get you cleared for this role:
- Enhanced child DBS on the update service or willingness to get one
- Experience working with children or young people with additional care needs
- 2 recent professional references
- Experience with behaviours that are challenging
- A calm & caring personality
- A strong and resilient personality and be committed to pupils development
- Reading, writing, numeracy and communication skills
- Team Teach trained - or willing to attend training
If you've got all this…
Hurry, Apply Now and begin with a wonderful career in education with Randstad by your side!!
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