SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking for your first or even next Teaching Assistant role? Are you a Teaching Assistant wanting to return to work after a period away from the classroom? Do you have experience working with young people in any other capacity?

We are working with a number of schools in Knowsley & Liverpool that are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants. The role of a Teaching Assistant can be extremely varied and challenging but also very rewarding; you will be expected to support pupils either individually or as well supporting the entire classroom. In the role, flexibility, resilience and a sense of humour are essential.

Roles vary from ad-hoc daily cover to longer term positions, although this could lead to something more long-term in future, depending upon the schools need.

BENEFITS

• A dedicated, professional and friendly specialist consultant and a branch with 24-hour on-call facilities

• Commitment to your continuing professional development through free training including safeguarding and 'Team Teach'

• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly, fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)

• Flexible hours and working patterns

• A 'Recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Being willing and able to support classes of primary and secondary aged children, helping to managing behaviour in line with school policies

• Support individual or groups of students
• Engaging with the pupils and keeping them on task, assisting with queries where possible

• Dealing with any immediate issues or emergencies according to the school policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

• An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) - we can help with this!

• A flexible, punctual, professional and approachable manner

• The ability to establish rapport quickly with children whilst maintaining a high standard of control and discipline

• Qualification levels can vary from none rite up to degree level

WHAT NEXT?

We are proud to support a diverse portfolio of schools across Merseyside, so even if this job or location is not suitable, we would still like to hear from you regarding your relevant experience, as we may have other roles available in schools, temporary or permanent, short-or long-term, full or part-time, which may be a better match.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process, and the cost of any new police check (DBS) required will be met by the candidate. To discuss this in more detail please contact John Richey, via email at

ABOUT US

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent education jobs for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2,500 schools each week we can find the right match for your skills.

To discuss this in more detail and apply, please contact John Richey, your specialist consultant, via email or telephone at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education.