Teaching Assistant

Are you ready to make a real difference? We're seeking a passionate, nurturing, and proactive Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school environment. This is an incredible opportunity to help pupils with Autism and/or ADHD thrive and reach their full potential.

Randstad is partnering with a fantastic school to find a dedicated individual to support students in their educational journey.

• Location: Welcoming Mainstream Primary School
• Role: Teaching Assistant - Supporting Students with Additional Needs
• Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

You will be instrumental in helping students with Autism and/or ADHD fully engage with school life. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Tailored Support: Providing crucial 1:1 or small group assistance to pupils to help them access the curriculum and participate confidently.
• Emotional & Social Development: Helping students manage their emotions, build social skills, and develop self-confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
• Implementation: Assisting the Class Teacher in delivering tailored learning activities and faithfully implementing individual education and behaviour plans.
• Positive Environment: Fostering positive relationships and promoting an inclusive, engaging, and independent learning environment for all pupils.

While formal qualifications aren't mandatory, a genuine commitment to supporting children is essential.

• Passion is Paramount: A genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Experience (Desirable): Previous experience supporting children with additional needs is highly desirable, but not essential-we welcome candidates with the right attitude!
• Key Skills: Ability to assist with tailored learning, implement plans, and foster positive relationships.
• Compliance: Must have or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service and possess the Right to Work in the UK.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every single achievement counts and no two days are the same, we want to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with our team of dedicated education professionals!

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