sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Near Banham

Are you an expert, highly patient, and structurally focused Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) ready to excel in a specialist SEN setting that caters to complex Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated emotional/anxiety needs?

Do you possess outstanding skills in creating predictable, low-arousal environments and implementing therapeutic strategies to reduce distress and promote genuine progress?

We are seeking a resilient and dedicated professional to join a highly regarded specialist SEN School environment near Banham. If you are committed to using highly structured and personalised approaches to support highly anxious or emotionally vulnerable students with ASC, this is the role for you.

The Opportunity

A truly impactful and rewarding opportunity is available for a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a purpose-built SEN School provision near Banham. This role is focused on pupils whose primary needs are related to ASC, where anxiety and sensory processing differences significantly impact their ability to access education and regulate their emotions.

Your expertise will be vital in providing a consistent, therapeutic presence. You will be responsible for helping students manage sensory overload, understand social demands, and use appropriate communication methods. You will typically provide 1:1 support or work with a small group within a highly structured classroom or resource base, implementing strategies such as the TEACCH method.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide specialist, highly structured 1:1 support to named pupils with ASC, diligently implementing their individual education and therapeutic targets.
• Masterfully implement visual supports (timetables, choice boards) and maintain a predictable classroom routine to minimise anxiety and promote safety.
• Apply effective low-arousal de-escalation techniques and positive behavioural strategies, understanding that challenging behaviour often stems from communication breakdown or sensory distress.
• Work closely with the school's therapy teams (SaLT, OT) to facilitate the use of communication aids and sensory diets within the daily routine.
• Facilitate structured social skills development and support pupils through critical transitional periods of the school day.
• Maintain meticulous, objective records of pupil sensory needs, anxiety triggers, and successful interventions to inform future planning and professional reviews.
• Serve as a stable, empathetic role model, building a trusting relationship that encourages the pupil's gradual independence and engagement.

Essential Profile

• Significant professional experience supporting children or young people within a specialist setting, particularly those with complex Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Proven ability to successfully implement structured methodologies (e.g., TEACCH) and use a wide range of visual and communication supports.
• Strong working knowledge of sensory processing differences and their impact on behaviour and learning.
• Exceptional levels of patience, consistency, and resilience under pressure, with a clear focus on proactive, preventative support.
• Excellent observational skills, with the ability to interpret non-verbal cues and report complex information accurately.
• Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).

Benefits of Joining Us

• A specialist daily pay rate of £90 - £95, recognising the high level of structure and skill required for this role.
• Placement within a highly therapeutic, resource-rich SEN School near Banham, offering comprehensive clinical and leadership support.
• Access to advanced, specialist CPD in ASC intervention, complex communication, and emotional regulation strategies.
• A profoundly rewarding role offering the chance to specialise your skills and achieve deep, meaningful progress with vulnerable pupils.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme (terms apply).

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, specialist support professional ready to make a significant positive impact in a Banham SEN school, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

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