Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant: A Rewarding Opportunity to Make a Difference

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career supporting children with complex learning needs? Randstad is seeking a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a leading special school in Frome, UK.

About the School: The school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment for approximately 85 pupils with complex and severe learning needs, each with an Education, Health, and Care Plan. The school is dedicated to delivering a specialist education that empowers all children to achieve their full potential, developing academic, functional, and independent skills. With state-of-the-art facilities, including specialist resource areas, a hydrotherapy pool, a sensory room, and a soft play room, it's an exceptional place to learn and grow.

The Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with diverse learning needs. You will work alongside experienced teachers and other professionals to deliver a personalised curriculum, ensuring every child receives the support they need to succeed. This is a temporary position with working hours from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one and small-group support to pupils with complex learning needs.

• Assist teachers in preparing and delivering engaging lessons.

• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to support each pupil's development.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Education, Health, and Care Plans.

Requirements:

• A genuine passion for working with children with special educational needs.

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.

• Relevant qualifications or experience in supporting children with special educational needs are preferred.

How to Apply: If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference in the lives of children, we encourage you to apply. Please submit a detailed CV.

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

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

college,university