full-time sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Bury St Edmunds

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistant (TA) with direct experience or a profound commitment to supporting pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you thrive in a highly structured, therapeutic environment, where your support directly contributes to significant, non-academic achievements and life skill development for students?

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive and specialised SEN School community located in the Bury St Edmunds area of Suffolk. If you are passionate about enabling pupils with complex needs to communicate, learn, and achieve personal independence goals, this is a profoundly rewarding opportunity.

The Opportunity

A fantastic, full-time, long-term opportunity exists for a skilled Teaching Assistant to work within a well-regarded specialist provision near Bury St Edmunds. This crucial role involves supporting pupils across various age ranges (Primary/Secondary) who have complex and varied Special Educational Needs, which may include:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Associated communication, sensory, and physical needs.

Your vital contribution will focus on working intensively with specific pupils, both 1:1 and in small groups, helping them to access a highly individualised, multi-sensory curriculum and progress towards targets outlined in their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, targeted 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEN, adapting resources and environments to meet their sensory and learning needs.
• Assist the Class Teacher in the preparation of differentiated learning materials, ensuring they are accessible, multi-sensory, and aligned with EHCP goals.
• Support the implementation of specialised communication strategies, such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables, to aid pupil understanding and interaction.
• Contribute to the positive management of student behaviour, using proactive strategies and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) techniques to ensure a calm and predictable classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care routines, manual handling, and mobility support as required (full training provided).
• Accurately record and report on pupil progress, incidents, and specific interventions to the Class Teacher and other professional staff.
• Collaborate effectively with in-house and external therapists (e.g., Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy) to embed therapeutic goals within the daily routine.

Essential Profile

• Proven experience supporting children or young people with complex Special Educational Needs (such as ASC, SLD, or PMLD) is highly desirable.
• A genuine understanding of, or willingness to learn, structured intervention techniques (e.g., visual support, sensory diets, positive behaviour management).
• High levels of patience, empathy, resilience, and flexibility, coupled with a calm and consistent approach to routines.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work confidently and proactively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).

Benefits of Joining Us

• A competitive daily pay rate of £90 - £95, reflective of your experience in a specialist setting.
• The opportunity to work in a purpose-built SEN school in the Bury St Edmunds area that prioritises staff well-being, collaborative practice, and specialist training (e.g., PECS, Manual Handling).
• A consistent, full-time role offering stability and the chance to build deep, positive relationships with pupils.
• A profoundly rewarding career path where you will witness tangible, life-changing progress in the students you support.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

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