training and education
E-learning modules
£95 - £100 per day
Cambridge
Are you looking to build a career in an "Outstanding" educational setting where your empathy and compassion are your most valued professional tools?
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our premier partner SEN School in Cambridge. This specialist provision is a center of excellence for students with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs. In this role, you aren't just helping in a classroom; you are becoming a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to unlocking the potential of every child.
Your Daily Impact: Responsibilities
- Tailored 1:1 Support: Work closely with assigned students to deliver sensory-integrated learning activities that align with their specific cognitive and emotional needs.
- Communication Leadership: Use Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables to ensure that every student, regardless of verbal ability, can express their choices and needs.
- Positive Regulation: Monitor sensory environments and utilise "brain breaks" or calming strategies to help students maintain emotional balance throughout the school day.
- Academic Scaffolding: Assist the Class Teacher in adapting lesson materials, ensuring that activities are accessible, engaging, and dignity-focused.
- Progress Tracking: Help document "small-step" achievements and behavioural observations to provide essential data for EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) reviews.
- Holistic Care: Support students with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene with the highest level of respect and care.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: A calm, steady, and nurturing temperament, especially during periods of student dysregulation or challenging behaviour.
- Proactive Mindset: You are someone who "sees the work"-preparing resources and anticipating student needs before being asked.
- Commitment to Consistency: Because our students find change difficult, we are looking for someone who can commit to a consistent, full-time schedule.
- Relevant Interest or Experience: Backgrounds in psychology, care, sports coaching, or youth work are ideal, but a genuine heart for SEN is the most important qualification.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one urgently via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Top-Tier PAYE Rates: £95 - £100 per day
- Cambridge Hub: Work in a school with world-class facilities and a leadership team that truly invests in staff wellbeing and professional development.
- Free Specialist CPD: Boost your CV with our certified training suite, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalized Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Cambridgeshire SEN landscape and will guide you through every step.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer who joins our 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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