Teaching assistant

Do you have patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students?

Do you possess the capability to function efficiently both autonomously and cooperatively within a team environment?

Are you capable of adjusting to fluctuating schedules, shifting priorities, and evolving student needs?

If this is you, we would love to have you on board as a Teaching assistant as your contributions have the potential to profoundly impact student's lives and enhance the school's learning environment in a positive manner.

This secondary school in Blackburn is devoted to creating a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. The selected candidate will play a vital role in the holistic development of secondary school students, foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere, and support the teaching and learning journey.

Benefits:

• Dedicated Consultants with experience in education
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the AWR 2011
• Recommend a friend bonus worth up to £300
• Flexibility to work when and where through our network of Branches
• CV and application support.

Responsibilities:

• Reading, writing and SPAG support.
• Adjusting or breaking down activities to support participation and understanding.
• Develop a supportive relationship with the child that promotes self esteem and confidence.
• To develop knowledge and understanding of the specific academic, physical, emotional and behavioural needs of the child and respond to them effectively.
• To liaise with the Teacher and SENCO about the development and support needed at home and in school for the child.
• To provide the whole class, small groups and 1:1 support.
• Monitor and maintain records of the pupils progress.
• To assist with general school duties which may include setting up classrooms, preparing resources and displays and tidying and clearing away
• Supervision of children during lunch times and Supervision of children entering and leaving school premises.

Requirements:

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

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in Education recruitment. We have been helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent education jobs for over twenty years. We at Randstad Education strive to find the best roles for you and see that you fit right into your chosen path.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

If you have the recent and relevant experience for this Teaching assistant Position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to or you can also call me on and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!