Speical Support Assistant

Are you an experienced Special support Assistant looking for a new role from January 2025?

Do you have experience with varied needs, physical, emotional and cognitive?

Do you have a passion to work with children and support their cognitive and physical development and quality of learning?

If so, then you are the correct candidate for this position!

We are currently recruiting for a variety of Special Support Assistants qualified to support special educational needs and learning needs in primary education schools in the Lytham area. The positions available will require a qualified TA to support a child on a 1:1 basis, these roles include a variety of SEN needs such as Autism, ASH, Behavioural, cognitive delay, global delay, down syndrome and hearing impairments. You will be matched with the correct SEN need depending on your experience, qualifications and skill set. Due to the nature of these roles it will require the support of a TA Monday - Friday term time 8:30am - 3:30pm. Pay is between £14-£15 per hour based on experience and requirements of the role. Rates will be reviewed at AWR and inline with April minimum wage increases also. These roles are temporary via Randstad Education.

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 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.

Give us a call @ 0177 225 9966 and ask for Kara or email @ #####.