SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Redhill)

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and resilient individual dedicated to advocating for students with complex learning and emotional needs. Join our supportive team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and play a pivotal role in our Inclusion department. This is a unique opportunity to work across a broad age range of 4-18, providing tailored support to students from Early Years through to Post-16. You will ensure they not only achieve their educational potential but also gain the confidence to transition successfully through every stage of their schooling and into adulthood.

Job Responsibility

Implementing IEPs & EHCPs: Deliver targeted support programs by adapting resources and teaching strategies to meet specific needs outlined in students' plans
Specialist Interventions: Provide high-quality 1:1 or small-group support for students with ASD, MLD, Speech and Language needs, and SEMH challenges
Age-Appropriate Support: Adapt approach to support children developing foundational skills in Primary, through to young adults preparing for life after school
Proactive Behaviour Management: Utilise positive strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment
Collaboration: Monitor progress and provide detailed feedback to teachers, the SENCo, and external agencies like Educational Psychologists
Pastoral Care: Support emotional well-being and assist with personal care or mobility where required (full training provided)

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people (ages 4-18), specifically those with complex SEN
Deep understanding of learning difficulties, disabilities, and effective intervention strategies across various developmental stages
Ability to tailor communication style to individual student needs
Exceptional patience and ability to remain calm and proactive during challenging situations
Genuine passion for safeguarding and promoting welfare of every pupil

Nice to have

121 teaching experience
ability to communicate with parents
ability to work well under pressure
able to inspire
be a role model
building rapport with children
career driven
communication
effective discipline
empathy
engaging
excellent time management
FMS experience
good behaviour management skills
good classroom management
good communication skills
good sense of humour
high expectations
keen to contribute to the life of the school
key stage 3 experience
key stage 4 experience
key stage 5 experience
knowledge of A-level specification
knowledge of curriculum
knowledge of GCSE specification
knowledge of subject
motivated
partake in extra curricular activities
passion for education
SEN experience
set clear objectives
SIMS experience
sixth form experience
teaching assistant experience
team player
work well autonomously
years 7-11 experience

What we offer

Referral Bonus
Professional Growth: Access to excellent development opportunities and specialist SEN training
Team Culture: Work within a dedicated, multi-disciplinary Inclusion team
Stability: A long-term contract in a highly rewarding environment
training and education

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