training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Ely
Are you an exceptionally experienced and dedicated Learning Support Assistant (LSA) or Teaching Assistant (TA) ready to excel within a specialist SEN School environment?
Do you possess the specific knowledge and resilience required to support pupils with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex physical or sensory needs?
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate professional to join a dedicated Special Educational Needs School team in the Ely area. If you are committed to delivering person-centred care and facilitating sensory engagement, this specialist role is for you.
The Opportunity:
A profoundly rewarding opportunity is available for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a well-regarded, specialist provision near Ely. This role focuses entirely on supporting pupils with complex needs, including PMLD, SLD, Autism with associated challenging behaviour, and significant medical/physical dependencies.
Your primary function will be to provide crucial personal care support, facilitate sensory and communicative engagement, and implement bespoke learning programmes designed around the student's holistic needs. You will be instrumental in ensuring a safe, hygienic, and highly stimulating environment, typically working on a 1:1 basis or in very small, needs-specific groups.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide direct, high-quality personal care support (including feeding, toileting, and manual handling) with dignity and respect, adhering strictly to care plans.
- Facilitate access to the curriculum using specialised equipment, communication aids, and sensory resources (e.g., light rooms, hydrotherapy).
- Work closely with therapists (Physio, Occupational, Speech & Language) to deliver prescribed programmes, including passive movement exercises or communication system practice.
- Implement effective Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies appropriate for non-verbal or minimally verbal pupils, focusing on identifying communicative intent behind actions.
- Accurately monitor and record observations related to pupil health, communication, engagement, and any medical incidents, maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Assist in the safe use of mobility equipment and adapt the physical learning environment to ensure accessibility.
- Act as a reliable and sensitive communication partner, responding appropriately to subtle cues and expressions of need.
Essential Profile
- Significant professional experience supporting children or young people within a specialist SEN School setting, ideally with PMLD, SLD, or complex medical needs.
- Proven experience and confidence in delivering personal care and hygiene tasks and assisting with mobility/feeding.
- Up-to-date training or proven experience in Manual Handling/Moving and Handling of pupils.
- Familiarity with specialised communication methods, including sensory communication, PECS, or switches.
- Exceptional patience, sensitivity, and resilience, coupled with a calm and methodical approach to managing complex routines.
- Strong ability to collaborate effectively with multi-agency teams (Nurses, Physiotherapists, etc.).
- Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).
Benefits of Joining Us
- An excellent daily pay rate of £90 - £95, reflecting the specialist skills and responsibilities required for complex needs support.
- Placement within a highly therapeutic, resource-rich SEN School in the Ely area, offering comprehensive clinical and leadership support.
- Access to essential specialist training, including refresher Manual Handling certification, complex communication aids, and medical awareness.
- A deeply fulfilling career where you directly contribute to the quality of life and fundamental development of complex needs 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 Ely SEN school, 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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