Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary), based on experience and qualifications
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Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with special educational needs? If you're committed to helping students overcome challenges and reach their full potential, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support to students with a variety of special educational needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions, and autism, helping them progress both academically and personally.
- Assist in classroom and community settings, enabling students to achieve their educational and personal goals.
- Create an inclusive, respectful, and nurturing learning environment that promotes equality and independence.
- Help students develop essential social and emotional skills through activities and engagement.
- Work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support, including personal care and physical intervention where necessary.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking individuals who:
- Are passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs.
- Are patient, proactive, and driven to help students overcome learning barriers.
- Are creative, adaptable, and solution-focused in their approach to challenges.
- Have excellent communication skills, especially when working with students with specific communication needs.
- Are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all students.
- Have a Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Are enthusiastic about pursuing further qualifications and training, fully funded by us.
Benefits:
- Be part of an experienced, accredited team dedicated to making a difference in students' lives.
- Great opportunities for career development, with fully funded training and support.
- Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
- Access to Perk Box for discounts on high street brands.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Bike-to-work and car lease schemes.
How to Apply:
To apply, click here or reach out to natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk for more information.
Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.