sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Near Banham

Are you a highly resilient, enthusiastic, and experienced Support Worker or Teaching Assistant eager for a profoundly rewarding role within a specialised educational environment in the attractive village of Banham, Norfolk?

Do you possess the practical skills, energy, and genuine commitment required to deliver individualised care and educational support to pupils with diverse and profound special educational needs, including Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)?

Are you seeking a secure, temporary or long-term placement within a nurturing, expert school team where dedication is recognized and you can visibly impact the life progress and happiness of every student?

If you are ready to apply your expertise and passion to a crucial support position that facilitates learning, communication, and independence for vulnerable young people, we strongly encourage your application for this immediate opening!

The Role in Detail:

This is a superb chance for a proactive, compassionate, and committed SEN Support Worker to become a core member of the dedicated staff at a well-regarded specialist school located near Banham. The role is available on a contract basis, offering substantial potential for continuity or conversion to a permanent post.

This position is absolutely vital for ensuring the successful, tailored provision offered by the school. You will function as a key link between the Class Teacher, therapists, and the student, actively managing classroom resources, assisting with lesson preparation, and primarily focusing on providing intensive, direct support. You will be instrumental in translating individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) into practical, daily actions, ensuring students receive support with personal care, sensory regulation, mobility, and communication, thereby fostering a positive and enriching school day.

Principal Duties

• Deliver targeted, high-calibre assistance to students on an individual or small-group basis, helping them to meet their personal developmental and EHCP objectives within the adapted curriculum.
• Support the Class Teacher by preparing and managing teaching aids, maintaining an inclusive learning space, and assisting with general classroom routines.
• Provide compassionate and professional assistance with personal care needs (including feeding, personal hygiene, and mobility), always upholding student dignity.
• Implement bespoke communication methods (e.g., PECS or Makaton) and established positive handling strategies as directed by senior staff and specialists.
• Maintain clear, accurate records of student engagement, behaviour incidents, and academic milestones, communicating any concerns promptly to the appropriate staff.
• Contribute effectively to the overall school community, rigorously following all child protection and school protocols.

Essential Candidate Profile

• Significant, demonstrable professional experience as a Support Worker or Teaching Assistant, ideally within a complex needs or SEN setting.
• While formal qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA) are valued, extensive, high-quality practical experience supporting relevant needs will be given full consideration.
• Proven capability to effectively support pupils with a complex array of needs (e.g., PMLD, SLD, ASC).
• A robust combination of exceptional patience, emotional resilience, flexibility, and a deep-seated vocational passion for supporting students with learning barriers.
• Familiarity with specialised communication systems and proactive behaviour management techniques.
• A mandatory current Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service, or immediate willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer You

• An excellent, competitive daily pay rate between £90 and £95.
• The opportunity to join a high-performing, friendly, and specialist multi-disciplinary team in a fantastic Banham location.
• Invaluable, continuous professional development and experience within a leading SEN provision.
• A genuinely impactful and deeply satisfying career role, making a direct and lasting contribution to the students' well-being and development.
• £300 available through our Refer A Friend incentive 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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