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Are you passionate about preparing young people with complex needs for adult life and independence?
Can you facilitate vocational skills, work experience, and functional maths/literacy?
Do you thrive in a specialist secondary environment focused on student outcomes?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist setting in the Leeds area, focusing on complex needs and life skills development.
Key Responsibilities:
Your role will focus on practical, functional outcomes for older students. Your responsibilities will include:
Facilitating practical lessons related to life skills, independent travel, shopping, and work placements.
Supporting students to develop essential self-help, organisational, and communication skills necessary for post-school life.
Assisting the teacher in delivering a modified Key Stage 4/5 curriculum focused on functional literacy and numeracy.
Utilising proactive strategies suitable for older students with complex learning and behavioural profiles.
Contributing to student review meetings and collaborating with external agencies regarding future pathways.
Requirements:
To excel in this position, you must possess:
Extensive experience working with students aged 14+ with complex learning difficulties or Autism.
Proven experience in promoting independence and supporting vocational/functional skills training.
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 Level 3 or higher qualification (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant field (e.g., health and social care, youth work).
Strong motivational skills and an understanding of transitional anxieties in young adults.
Why Work With Randstad?
Competitive Pay: We ensure you are paid a fair, competitive wage for your specialist skills.
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.
If you are passionate about developing independence and life skills, apply today and take the next step in your career.
For additional information, you can contact the Leeds team at Leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500.
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