Is your understanding and experience in relation to the EYFS framework? Are you qualified as a level 2 or level 3 Teaching Assistant? Does your experience entail providing support to pupils' development that have learning difficulties or require care plans? Do you have a personal interest in gaining knowledge and experience in order to further develop your own skills?
Then this is the ideal position for you!!
The client requires a naturally kind and caring individual that is able to provide a supportive relationship with a child on a 1:1 basis. Your role will be to support their individual development both academically and individually, promoting respect, self esteem and confidence. The role is Monday - Friday 8:30-3:30 term time on a temporary contract, starting September 2024. Pay starts at £13+ per hour based on experience.
Our client is a forward thinking school which places an emphasis on the needs and requirements of every pupil within the school's classrooms. The aim of theirs is to provide an invigorating and fun learning environment that allows pupils to be stimulated with learning while building their confidence in every aspect possible in order to give the children the best possible chance to achieve the highest expectations within their education. Our client is committed to embracing a diverse pupil and teacher environment to promote a homely atmosphere within the school.
The requirement for the client is a qualified TA to support pupils on a daily basis in a 1:1 capacity. These children require extra care and support in development and learning. The ideal candidate will be someone who has a patient nature and understands the needs of the pupil, who also has great behavioural management attributes. An adaptability to be able to plan activities in accordance to the requirements or needs of the child you are supporting. Prior SEN experience or an understanding of varied learning styles will be essential to this role.
Key responsibilities:
- Support pupils with their learning in 1:1, small groups and the whole class.
- Collaborate with the class teacher regarding targets and expectations
- Liaise with other professionals within the School eg. SENCO, Teachers, TAs, specialist support staff.
- Support the monitoring and tracking of all pupils in line with the assessment procedures in school.
- Helping support the class teacher with IEP's
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical and emotional/behavioural/medical needs of the child and respond to them effectively
- To assist the class teacher/SENCo with the planning, development and delivery of suitable programmes of work for the pupil
- To support class teachers to design, create and produce learning activities, materials and resources to support aspects of the curriculum or particular learning outcomes, and to assist and support the child in using them
- To help, support and motivate the child, clarifying instructions, encouraging independent learning
Essential Requirements:
- Must have knowledge of the EYFS curriculum
- Knowledge of development matters
- Must be an outgoing individual with an ability to engage with pupils to have FUN while learning
- Must be able to work collaboratively and competently within a team
- Must be able to engage learners through play
- Must have childcare Level 2 or above.
Desirable Requirements:
- An understanding of SEN or learning needs.
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate.
Benefits working with Randstad:
- Working in a school with a supportive senior leadership team and staff.
- Access to site parking.
- A positive, friendly and supportive work environment.
- Exclusive roles.
- DBS and school application support.
- A dedicated consultant focused on finding you the right roles
- Free career advice.
- Online availability with an App-based booking system.
- Support to edit and improve your CV.
- Online Training.
- Covid-19 online awareness training.
Randstad is committed to the safety of young children; therefore all posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.