Position: Teaching AssistantLocation: Meldreth, Nr Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire borderSalary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.63 - £22,834.95 actual salary), dependent on experience and qualificationsHours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time onlyAre you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs? Do you want to help shape their future and improve their life outcomes? If so, we invite you to apply for an exciting opportunity as a Teaching Assistant within our specialist team.Main Duties:Support students' learning, development, and progress in various settings, including classrooms and the wider community.Assist young people with PMLD, complex medical needs, and autism in achieving their educational and personal objectives.Create an inclusive environment that values equality, diversity, and respect.Empower students while building your own knowledge in Special Education.Provide high-quality support, which may include physical intervention and personal care.What We're Looking For:We seek individuals who are:Compassionate and passionate about working with young people with additional needs.Ambitious, proactive, and determined to break down learning barriers.Enthusiastic about outdoor and community-based learning.Creative, solution-oriented thinkers.Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of students.Strong communicators, particularly in relation to the specific communication needs of students.Qualified to at least Level 2 in Maths and English (or equivalent).Keen to pursue further qualifications, with full funding and support provided.What We Offer:Be part of an accredited, highly skilled specialist team.Excellent opportunities for career development, with fully funded training.Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.Perk Box, offering high street discounts.Employee assistance programme.Bike-to-work and car lease schemes.How to Apply:To apply, click here or for more information, contact natasha.bentley@randstad.co.uk.We are an equal opportunities employer dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults.experienceTeachingskillsability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience