Special Needs Assistant

Are you an experienced Special Needs Assistant seeking a new role from January 2025 In the Blackpool and Fylde area?

Do you possess expertise in addressing diverse needs, including physical, emotional, and cognitive?

Are you passionate about working with children, dedicated to supporting their cognitive and physical development, and committed to enhancing the quality of their learning experience? If so, then you may be the ideal candidate for this position.

We are currently recruiting Special Needs Assistants qualified to provide support for special educational needs in primary education throughout the Fleetwood area, the hourly rate would be £14 - £15 per hour. These roles encompass a range of SEN needs, including Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, cognitive delay, global delay, Down syndrome, and hearing impairments. You will be matched with the appropriate SEN requirement based on your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ad hoc work may include supporting as needed, aiding in class preparation and closure, and covering temporary gaps, supporting any children individually or small groups. For those seeking Long-term commitments , this will require your active participation in supporting the class and your 1:1, including collaborative tasks with teachers, resource preparation, the ability to adapt content for your child and effective communication with staff and parents. Wider school contributions such as break/ lunch time support, assemblies and school trips may also be required.

As this position is to support special needs a successful candidate will need to have prior SEN experience or a strong understanding of special needs and support. Please be aware that an interview or observation with the school may be required as part of the application process to ensure your suitability. We look forward to hearing from you if you are qualified and fit the criteria below.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of resources and activities for 1:1 support tailored to the child's needs.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers / SENCO to organise appropriate activities.
• Liaise with other professionals such as Teacher's, TA, specialist support staff.
• Work closely with other LSAs and support staff.
• Work with classes, small groups and with children on a one to one basis.
• Monitor and track the development of the pupil In question and support personal development and confidence.

Essential requirements

• Experience of working with young people.
• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with young people.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEN or knowledge learning difficulties.
• TA qualified.

Associated Benefits

• Local parking.
• Public Transport is nearby.
• Competitive daily pay rate.
• Weekly pay.
• Support from an exciting network of Primary Schools.
• Access to free CPD.
• Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary Education.
• CV and application support.
• Discounts.
• Refer a friend Scheme with a reward of £300 love 3 shop vouchers.

Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Apply today to start your career in teaching with the support of Randstad Education and the Primary Schools. We are able to provide you with a network of opportunities in the local Primary Schools and access to CPD