Do you have a genuine talent for connecting with children who have complex needs in a mainstream classroom?
Can you provide calm and focused support that helps a pupil thrive academically and emotionally?
Are you ready to take on a highly rewarding role where your skills can transform a child's daily school life?
If so, we want to hear from you! Randstad Education is actively recruiting and building a strong pool of skilled Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants for a variety of roles across mainstream primary schools in the Leeds area. We're looking for passionate individuals who have a background in supporting pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Key Responsibilities:
As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, your role is crucial to the success of the pupils you support. You will be responsible for:
Providing one-on-one and small-group assistance to children with a range of SEN/SEMH needs, helping them to access the mainstream curriculum.
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Confidently implementing individual support plans and using proactive de-escalation strategies to help pupils manage their emotions and behaviour.
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Working closely with the class teacher to adapt learning materials and activities, ensuring all children can participate and feel a part of the classroom community.
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Acting as a consistent and trusted adult, you will help facilitate social skills development and provide pastoral care to enhance a pupil's well-being.
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Keeping meticulous records of a child's progress, challenges, and successes to provide clear feedback to the SENCO and teaching staff.
Requirements:
To be successful in this position, you must possess:
Demonstrable experience working with children with Special Educational Needs and/or Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
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An Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or be willing for a new one).
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The legal right to work in the UK without any restrictions.
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A calm, patient, and highly resilient approach to working in a busy mainstream environment.
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Strong communication skills, both for building rapport with pupils and liaising with staff and parents.
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Relevant training in areas like Team Teach, Makaton, or PECS is highly desirable.
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.
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Dedicated Support: You'll have a personal consultant to guide you and support you throughout your placements.
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Professional Development: Access to a range of training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
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Referral Scheme: Earn GBP300 in shopping vouchers for every successful referral of a teacher or teaching assistant.
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Variety of Roles: We work with a wide range of schools, giving you access to diverse and rewarding opportunities.
This is an opportunity to be a crucial part of a child's educational journey. We look forward to receiving your application!
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