summary

cambridge, east of england
£95 - £115 per day
temporary

specialism
education
sub specialism
special needs teaching
reference number
PR-1555224

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Are you well versed in supporting children with Educational Behavioural Challenges? Are you an upbeat positive individual who enjoys making a difference to young people's lives as a teaching assistant?

If you are local, or you're willing to travel, then apply today!

Your responsibilities:
* Managing challenging behaviour and supporting the class teacher
* Using imagination and innovation to enhance the learning experience of all pupils
* Working with small groups and 1:1
* Liaising with fellow colleagues to get the most out of your pupils' development
* Supporting children to learn both in the classroom and out in the community

Your Requirements:
* A caring and thoughtful personality
* Experience working or volunteering with SEN pupils is desirable
* Qualifications or knowledge of Makaton, Moving and Handling, PECs or Team Teach is desirable but not essential

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a school with a thriving, challenging and happy environment. Pupils are supported by highly skilled staff to try hard, be inspirational and achieve their personal best in all that they do.

*Successful applications are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks

For more information please contact Saffron Bailey at Randstad Education Cambridge or apply online.

If you have a friend, colleague or family member who would be interested in this position, let us know! If they come to work with us you could get £300.

Randstad are working with a a number of schools around Cambridge who are looking for a Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs to work with their pupils.

If you are local, or you're willing to travel, then apply today!

Your responsibilities:
* Managing challenging behaviour and supporting the class teacher
* Using imagination and innovation to enhance the learning experience of all pupils
* Working with small groups and 1:1
* Liaising with fellow colleagues to get the most out of your pupils' development
* Supporting children to learn both in the classroom and out in the community

Your Requirements:
* A caring and thoughtful personality
* Experience working or volunteering with SEN pupils is desirable
* Qualifications or knowledge of Makaton, Moving and Handling, PECs or Team Teach is desirable but not essential
...

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a school with a thriving, challenging and happy environment. Pupils are supported by highly skilled staff to try hard, be inspirational and achieve their personal best in all that they do.

*Successful applications are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks

For more information please contact Saffron Bailey at Randstad Education Cambridge or apply online.

If you have a friend, colleague or family member who would be interested in this position, let us know! If they come to work with us you could get £300.

experience
Non Teaching
skills
ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience
qualifications
health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4
education
high school,college,university

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