training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Cambridge
Are you looking for a role that fits around your life, while still allowing you to make a profound impact on a young person's day?
Do you have the natural empathy to walk into a new classroom, build an immediate rapport, and provide the "calm in the storm" for students with complex needs?
We are seeking adaptable and energetic Ad-hoc SEN Teaching Assistants to join our partner SEN School in Cambridge. This "Outstanding" rated provision requires reliable, bank-staff support to assist their permanent teams. Whether you are a psychology student, a former carer, or an experienced TA looking for a better work-life balance, this role offers the chance to gain diverse experience across various SEN settings, including Autism (ASC), SLD, and PMLD.
Your Responsibilities
- Instant Engagement: Jump into 1:1 or small group support, quickly identifying a student's motivators to encourage participation in sensory and academic activities.
- Communication Support: Utilise your knowledge of Makaton, PECS, or visual aids to bridge the communication gap for non-verbal learners.
- Positive Co-Regulation: Support the permanent staff in maintaining a low-arousal environment, using de-escalation techniques to help students manage their emotions.
- Active Learning: Assist in everything from hydrotherapy and sensory circuits to outdoor play and functional life skills in the local Cambridge community.
- Dignity & Care: Provide essential assistance with mobility and personal care, ensuring every student feels safe, clean, and respected.
- Team Integration: Act as a proactive "right hand" to the Class Teacher, identifying where help is needed most without being asked.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Exceptional Adaptability: The ability to walk into different classrooms and adjust your support style to meet the specific needs of the students that day.
- Resilient Energy: A positive, "can-do" attitude that remains steady even when a student is having a difficult or dysregulated moment.
- Reliability: When you commit to a day of work, the school and the students are counting on you to be there.
- Relevant Experience: A background in SEN, healthcare, youth work, or childcare is ideal, but a genuine desire to support neurodiverse learners is the most important trait.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Choose Ad-hoc with Randstad?
- Total Flexibility: You choose when you work. Use our easy app to update your availability and accept shifts that fit your schedule.
- Competitive PAYE Rates: £90 - £95 per day
- Cambridge Elite Access: Work in one of the most prestigious specialist schools in the region, gaining invaluable experience for your CV.
- Free Specialist Training: Boost your skills with our certified CPD, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend you refer who joins our ad-hoc team!
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.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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