training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Near Wilburton
Are you ready to be the "calm in the storm" for students who find the world a little louder and more complex than most?
Do you have the patience to celebrate the smallest victories and the resilience to provide a steady, supportive hand when a student is struggling to regulate their emotions?
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school in Wilburton. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to work within a purpose-built environment supporting children and young people with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and sensory processing challenges. In Wilburton, you won't just be "assisting"-you will be an essential lifeline for students navigating their educational journey.
Your Daily Impact: Responsibilities
- 1:1 Adaptive Support: Work closely with individual students to deliver personalised learning tasks that align with their cognitive and sensory needs.
- Communication Support: Help students express themselves through Makaton, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), or AAC devices, ensuring their voice is always heard.
- Regulation & Wellbeing: Monitor students for signs of sensory overload and lead "brain breaks" or sensory circuit activities to help them stay regulated.
- EHCP Milestone Tracking: Assist the Class Teacher in documenting the "small-step" progress students make toward their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) goals.
- Personal Care with Dignity: Provide essential support with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene, maintaining the student's comfort and respect at all times.
- Team Synergy: Work as part of a tight-knit classroom team, collaborating with TAs and Teachers to ensure a safe and predictable environment.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: The ability to remain a grounded, co-regulating presence during periods of challenging behaviour or student distress.
- Proactive Engagement: A "ready-for-anything" attitude-you are quick to pivot activities to suit a student's mood and energy levels.
- Consistency: Our students thrive on routine; we need a dependable professional who will be a familiar face in their school week.
- Transferable Skills: Experience in care, support work, psychology, or the arts is highly valued, but a genuine passion for special education is the most important factor.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad?
- Competitive PAYE Rates: £90 - £95 per day, with transparent weekly pay and no umbrella company fees.
- Wilburton Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a supportive school community located in the heart of the village.
- Specialist CPD: Access our free, certified training suite, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who specialises in the Cambridgeshire and East Cambs SEN markets.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer to the Randstad family!
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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