SEN TA

Do you possess the patience, empathy, and resilience needed to help a child with complex needs thrive?

Are you eager to join a dedicated support team in an Astrea Academy Trust school that prioritises inclusive education?

Would you love to secure a stable, rewarding role starting this September where you can see the direct impact of your care?

Randstad Education Leeds supports SEND teaching assistants in finding suitable long-term placements across the Trust network in South Yorkshire. Operating across Sheffield, Rotherham, and Doncaster, Astrea primary schools focus on inclusive education, offering structured support networks, sensory spaces, and dedicated SEND Cos to assist classroom support staff.

• Provide dedicated 1:1 or small-group support to pupils with diverse needs such as ASD, ADHD, or SEMH.

• Implement structured individual education plans (IEPs) in collaboration with the class teacher and SENDCo.

• Assist in adapting classroom materials and activities to make the curriculum fully accessible.

• Foster emotional regulation, resilience, and independence through positive reinforcement and praise.

• Supervise pupils during transition times, breaks, and sensory room sessions to ensure safety.

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEND), within school, care, or youth settings.

• A compassionate, patient, and highly adaptable approach to managing sensory and behavioural needs.

• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics).

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one).

• Excellent communication and team-working skills.

• Consistent weekly pay processed through PAYE.

• Dedicated consultant support focusing on South Yorkshire school roles.

• Access to free online training courses to build your education profile.

• Discounts on high-street shopping and everyday groceries through our app.

• Referral bonus scheme offering £300 in vouchers.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information, you can call [phone removed] or email at [email removed].

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

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4