Do you possess the compassion to support vulnerable students?
Are you ready to transform challenging behaviour into positive engagement?
Can you be the unwavering, supportive constant for a student with complex needs?
About the Role - Full Time, ASAP Start
Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated and resilient Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) at a well-regarded secondary school in Leeds. This is a full-time, rewarding opportunity to start immediately. This vital position involves working within the school's established inclusion faculty, often focusing on specialist provisions designed to support vulnerable learners, including those with SEMH and complex SEND. The role requires a proactive and empathetic approach, working closely with teaching staff to ensure students overcome barriers to learning.
About the School
The school is a mixed secondary community school in Leeds, committed to creating an inspirational community of learning. It is dedicated to high academic attainment combined with a strong emphasis on student's moral, social, personal, and spiritual needs. The environment is supportive and collaborative, valuing the individual potential of every student. The school has specialist provisions to support students with SEMH and other complex needs, demonstrating a total commitment to inclusion and ensuring all young people are equipped for the next stage of their lives.
Key Requirements
... - Proven experience supporting children/young people with SEMH needs.
- Strong behaviour management skills and a therapeutic approach.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
Key Skills
- Empathy and Sensitivity: Understanding and responding to complex emotional needs.
- De-escalation Techniques: Effectively diffusing heightened situations.
- Resilience: Maintaining composure in challenging and unpredictable environments.
- Flexibility: Adapting strategies to meet immediate and evolving student needs.
- Active Listening: Providing a non-judgemental space for students to communicate.
- Organisation: Managing time and resources effectively for structured support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with identified SEMH and SEND.
- Assist in the delivery of a modified curriculum within specialist provisions.
- Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the school community.
- Support the class teacher in managing the classroom environment and resources.
- Implement agreed behaviour management strategies and positive handling techniques.
- Contribute to the assessment, planning, and review process for students with SEND.
- Supervise students during out-of-lesson times, including breaks and lunch.
- Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with supported students.
- Liaise with the SENDCo and external agencies as directed by the Inclusion Lead.
- Encourage student independence and self-regulation skills.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Teaching Assisant. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
