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Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with complex needs?
Do you have the resilience and patience to help every child learn and grow?
Can you provide a compassionate, trusted presence in a specialist educational setting?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role in a specialist setting in the Wakefield area. We are looking for talented individuals to join our pool of candidates for a variety of roles supporting pupils with profound, complex, and multiple learning difficulties.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in ensuring the pupils' well-being and academic progress. Your responsibilities will include:
Delivering bespoke support to pupils with complex and profound learning difficulties, working towards their individual education plan (EHCP) targets.
Using alternative communication methods such as Makaton, PECS, or visual timetables to help pupils express themselves.
Providing calm, consistent support to help pupils manage sensory needs and regulate their emotions in a supportive environment.
Assisting with personal care duties as required, always ensuring the dignity, safety, and well-being of the pupils.
Working closely with the class teacher and a multi-disciplinary team, including therapists, to provide holistic support.
Meticulously tracking and celebrating even the smallest steps of progress, providing valuable feedback to the wider team.
Requirements:
To succeed in this unique and rewarding role, you must have:
Demonstrable experience working with children with complex or profound Special Needs in a specialist school or care setting.
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 compassionate, highly resilient, and patient nature is essential.
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable pupils and making a lasting, positive impact.
Training in Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, or similar techniques is highly advantageous.
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.
If you have the skills and dedication for this unique and vital role, 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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