Are you an empathetic, patient, and proactive individual dedicated to helping children with special educational needs achieve their full potential? Whether you are seeking the total flexibility of day-to-day cover to suit your lifestyle, or looking for the rewarding continuity of a long-term classroom placement, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your goals.
We are currently partnering with a supportive network of specialist SEN schools, alternative provisions, and mainstream inclusion units near Wilburton and across the wider East Cambridgeshire area. We are seeking enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to support pupils across primary and secondary age groups with diverse learning and developmental requirements.
Whether you are an experienced SEN TA, a mainstream Teaching Assistant looking to specialise, a care or support worker transitioning into education, or a graduate aiming to build practical experience in psychology or special education, we can connect you with the right environment.
Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:
- Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy total control over your working week with complete flexibility. Choose the exact days you want to work to perfectly balance your personal commitments, hobbies, or family life. Gain varied experience across different specialist provisions near Wilburton without long-term commitments.
- Long-Term Opportunities: For those seeking stability and the chance to build meaningful relationships with pupils, we offer placements spanning a term or a full academic year. In these roles, you will become a key part of the student's daily routine, supporting their long-term developmental, social, and academic targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe or Moderate Learning Difficulties (SLD/MLD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, or physical disabilities.
- Assist the class teacher in implementing personalised Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets and adapting learning materials.
- Support pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour management using calm, consistent strategies.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive social interaction during both structured lessons and break times.
- Assist with alternative communication tools (such as PECS or Makaton) and visual timetables where required.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, and visiting therapists to monitor and report on student progress and well-being.
What We Look For:
- Previous experience supporting children or young adults with special educational needs (in schools, care, support work, youth work, or personal environments).
- A patient, resilient, and compassionate nature with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build quick, trusting rapport with pupils.
- Knowledge or training in SEN interventions, de-escalation methods, PECS, Makaton, or moving and handling is highly desirable (though not essential).
- A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).
Benefits of Working With Us:
- Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.
- A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the SEN education sector near Wilburton and East Cambridgeshire.
- Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.
- Access to specialised training and professional development to expand your SEN skills.
- Direct pathways into long-term positions and permanent school contracts.
Ready to make a real difference to young learners near Wilburton?
Step into rewarding SEN support opportunities today.
How to Apply: Please forward your CV and a brief summary of your background to richard.wilkinson@randstad.co.uk or call 01223 368836 for a friendly, informal chat about active SEN Teaching Assistant roles near Wilburton.
We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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