sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Near Northstowe

Are you an inspirational, dedicated, and locally-based Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant seeking a secure, full-time role commencing in January 2026 at a modern, highly inclusive specialist SEN provision located in the thriving new town of Northstowe, Cambridgeshire?

Do you possess the expertise, commitment, and proactivity to provide highly effective, consistent, and tailored support to students with diverse and complex needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

Are you looking for a stable, long-term opportunity to join a genuinely supportive, newly developed, and integrated school setting where your specialist skills are vital, and you will contribute directly to the growth of this developing community?

The Role:

This is a critical, full-time opportunity for a highly empathetic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join the growing team at a well-regarded specialist school/provision serving the Northstowe area on a long-term contract (with a strong view to a permanent role). The role has a confirmed start date of January 2026.

This position is fundamental to ensuring all students access a broad, stimulating, and adapted curriculum. Collaborating closely with the Class Teacher, health professionals, and the wider support network, you will be actively involved in preparing learning environments, managing student resources, and providing continuous, direct 1:1 and small-group support. You will be key in implementing sensory integration activities, promoting essential communication (e.g., Makaton/PECS), assisting with mobility, and providing essential personal care, directly enhancing the quality of life and educational outcomes for the students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide highly consistent, quality, and continuous support to individual students or small groups, helping them engage fully with the curriculum and meet their challenging EHCP objectives.
• Actively assist the class teacher with the daily organisation of the classroom, preparation of multi-sensory resources, and maintaining a positive, therapeutic learning environment.
• Confidently and professionally support students with complex personal care needs (e.g., manual handling, feeding, personal hygiene) as required, ensuring the utmost dignity and safeguarding.
• Effectively implement positive behaviour support plans and specialised communication techniques as directed by the clinical team and school leadership.
• Accurately monitor, meticulously record, and promptly report on student progress, behaviour, and any concerns to the class teacher and relevant safeguarding staff.
• Contribute positively to the school's inclusive ethos, upholding all safeguarding protocols and school policies throughout the full working day.

Requirements

• Significant, verifiable experience working as a Teaching Assistant, specifically supporting children or young people with complex needs (PMLD, SLD, or ASC).
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant, or equivalent) is highly desirable, though extensive, relevant experience is essential.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain strong, therapeutic relationships with students who have complex learning and physical needs.
• Exceptional physical and emotional resilience, reliability, and genuine compassion for supporting young people with barriers to learning.
• Knowledge of therapeutic approaches, sensory diets, and specific communication aids (e.g., switches, communication devices).
• A current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or a willingness to obtain one promptly).
• Full-time availability to commence the role in January 2026.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive daily rate of £90 - £95
• The chance to work as part of a highly dedicated and friendly specialist staff team in the growing and well-connected Northstowe community.
• Consistent, full-time professional experience in a leading, well-equipped specialist setting.
• A deeply rewarding role where your stability and dedication directly lead to positive student outcomes.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme when you recommend a successful candidate.

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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