SEN assistant in Blackpool

Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to thrive in their educational journey?

Do you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn and grow in your role as a SEN assistant?

Are you able to exhibit patience, empathy, and adaptability in adjusting teaching methods to cater to the diverse requirements of students with SEN?

In this role, you will collaborate closely with teachers and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) to provide essential support to students with various additional needs including Autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, cognitive delay, global delay, Down syndrome, and hearing impairments.

You will also provide one-on-one assistance to students, adapting learning materials and activities to meet individual needs, and collaborating with teachers and support staff to implement personalised education plans.

We are currently searching for Special Needs Assistants who are certified to provide support for special educational needs within the educational sector in Blackpool for students in KS3 and KS4. The daily pay for this position ranges between £100.00 and £110.00.

If you've found yourself saying "yes" to these questions, we're looking forward to hearing from you! Become part of the team as a Secondary School SEN Assistant and begin a fulfilling path of support, growth, and positive change. Apply now to get started!

You can simply email me your CV now to or you can also call me on (phone number removed) and we can connect right away!

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:

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.

Preferred skills:

Managing behaviour of pupils whilst undertaking work to ensure a constructive environment
Strong classroom management
Motivated and enthusiastic demeanour
Be an inspiring and engaging communicator
Use imagination and innovation to enhance learning experience

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

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

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

I look forward to hearing from you soon