training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Mildenhall
Are you a calm, resourceful professional ready to dedicate your skills to supporting young people with complex needs in a specialised school setting?
Do you excel at providing consistent emotional regulation and academic assistance, helping students overcome their unique learning barriers?
Seeking an opportunity to become a valued member of a positive, forward-thinking team in Mildenhall, where your work directly impacts student confidence and growth?
If you are looking for a hugely meaningful and stable role where your contribution is recognised daily, submit your CV immediately!
The Opportunity: Key Role in MildenhallWe are seeking an enthusiastic and highly reliable SEN Support Worker / Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a dedicated Special Educational Needs school located near Mildenhall.
This position involves providing essential one-to-one and small group support to students with a variety of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and specific communication requirements. You will be instrumental in translating educational goals into accessible learning experiences, making a difference in the daily lives of these pupils.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide essential, tailored intervention that enables students to focus on tasks, manage sensory stimulation, and successfully access their curriculum.
- Work collaboratively alongside the class teacher and therapy teams to adapt learning materials and maintain an organised, therapeutic classroom environment.
- Implement prescribed individual support strategies related to behaviour management, communication tools (e.g., visual timetables, PECS), and de-escalation techniques.
- Serve as a positive and consistent role model, promoting independence, social skills, and effective coping mechanisms during challenging periods.
- Document student engagement and progress accurately, providing clear feedback to the teaching staff and contributing to the review of student support plans.
- Assist pupils with any necessary personal care or mobility tasks, executing these duties with sensitivity, professionalism, and full respect for the student's privacy.
We're Looking For
- Demonstrable experience working with children or young adults who have complex learning needs, ideally within an educational or care environment.
- An inherently patient, non-judgemental, and resilient disposition, paired with a proactive approach to solving problems.
- A strong capability to quickly establish constructive and positive working relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Excellent capacity for observation, clear communication, and working effectively as part of a wider professional team.
- An Enhanced Child DBS certificate currently on the update service (or the readiness to apply for a new one without delay).
What You Will Receive
- A competitive and reliable daily wage of £90 - £95.
- The chance to contribute to a nurturing, specialist school community near Mildenhall that prioritises both student well-being and staff professional growth.
- Access to ongoing training and specialised continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to the needs of the students you support.
- A career path that offers deep satisfaction by tangibly improving the educational journeys and daily living skills of young people.
- Our market-leading £300 'Referral Scheme' reward.
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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