Are you an experienced Special Needs Assistant seeking a rewarding role in Lancaster? Do you possess the expertise to address a wide range of needs, including physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges? Are you passionate about working with children, dedicated to supporting their holistic development, and committed to enhancing the quality of their learning experience? If so, you could be the perfect fit for this position.
We are currently recruiting Special Needs Assistants to provide essential support for children with special educational needs in primary education across Lancaster. This role offers an hourly rate ranging from £13 to £14, depending on your experience and qualifications. As a Special Needs Assistant, you will work with children who have various SEN requirements, including Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, cognitive delay, global delay, Down syndrome, and hearing impairments. We take care in matching you with the appropriate SEN needs based on your expertise, ensuring that both you and the children you support can thrive.
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. For more information kindly contact Jessica Verndet at .