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SEN Teaching Assistant

Oldham
2 weeks ago
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Want to make a real significant difference in the lives of young learners who require additional support by helping them unlock their potential?

Seeking a rewarding career where you celebrate student successes and you play a key role in their development?

Randstad Education is partnering with specialist schools in the Oldham area to recruit a dedicated and confident SEN Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. This role is full-time and term-time only, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

The Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll empower students with a wide range of special educational needs both in and out of the classroom. Drive their curriculum engagement, spark their personal and academic development, and provide vital support to ensure a fantastic learning experience!

Key Responsibilities:

Working extensively with pupils on a one-to-one or very small group basis
Adapting lesson content and resources significantly to match widely varying academic levels and learning styles.
Finding creative and engaging ways to motivate pupils who may be highly disengaged or resistant to learning.
Linking learning to pupils interests where possible.
Working very closely with the class teacher, SEN-Co, other TAs, and behaviour specialists to plan and review strategies.
Uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and child protection, given the vulnerability of many pupils in PRUs. To effectively support students and contribute to a positive school environment, the following skills is crucial:

Interpersonal Skills:

Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing support to both students and teaching staff.
Building Trust and Rapport: A non-judgemental approach is essential for establishing strong relationships with pupils facing diverse challenges.
Communication: Effective communication skills are vital for successful collaboration with staff, pupils, and external stakeholders.
Patience and Perseverance: The capacity to remain patient and persistent is key when supporting pupils who may require more time to learn and develop.
Positive and Optimistic Attitude: Maintaining a positive and encouraging outlook to motivate students facing learning or behavioural obstacles.Adaptability and Resilience:

Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness and ability to tailor support strategies to meet the unique and evolving needs of each student.
Resilience and Calmness Under Pressure: The ability to remain calm and composed when managing challenging behaviours and high-pressure situations.Experience and Expertise:

Experience in SEN Support: Demonstrated experience in providing support to students with Special Educational Needs within a school setting.
Behaviour Management Experience: Proven ability to implement effective behaviour management techniques to foster a secure and supportive learning environment for all students.Essential Requirements:

A minimum Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or comparable experience)
Minimum 3 months recent TA experience in a UK school (referenced)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to obtain)
Full CV with employment and education history
Legal right to work.Why Join Us?

Incentives: Enjoy a £300 refer-a-friend bonus for every successful referral.
Support: Work with a dedicated consultant who provides honest, positive, and trustworthy guidance to match you with the right school.
Development: Access to free accredited career and professional development training.
Flexibility: Benefit from a 24-hour on-call facility for your convenience.All candidates will undergo Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks.

If you're ready to take the next step in your teaching career and make a real difference in the lives of young people, contact Aaron at the Manchester branch today! Email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Don't hesitate-apply today

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