sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Mildenhall

Are you an experienced, resilient, and highly dedicated Learning Support Assistant ready to accept a pivotal role at an exemplary Special Educational Needs (SEN) school based near the welcoming town of Mildenhall?

Do you possess proven competence in adapting your support to meet the complex needs of students with conditions such as Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and associated Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges?

Are you currently seeking either a long-term position or a permanent opportunity where you can genuinely belong to a close-knit, expertly trained team, and where your daily input is vital to student success?

If you are passionate about fostering independence and creating a positive, nurturing environment for young people with significant barriers to learning, we invite you to apply for this immediate and essential opening!

The Role :

We are looking for a highly empathetic, reliable, and dynamic Specialist Learning Support Assistant to join a collaborative team at a respected SEN school serving the Mildenhall area. This assignment begins on a contract basis with an excellent outlook for becoming permanent.

This is a critical position focused on delivering tailored educational and pastoral support. You will be working directly under the guidance of the Class Teacher, preparing engaging activities, and managing the classroom environment. Your primary focus will be providing focused intervention and assistance to individual pupils or small groups. This role requires the practical implementation of strategies detailed in the students' EHCPs, which includes promoting effective communication, managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies, and assisting with any required physical or personal care needs, all of which contribute profoundly to the students' developmental achievements.

Key Responsibilities in Focus

• Provide intensive, individualised support, helping students to fully access their adapted curriculum and reach their specified learning and developmental goals.
• Support the teacher by preparing necessary teaching resources, maintaining an organised and stimulating learning space, and assisting with general class management.
• Offer respectful assistance with students' personal care needs (e.g., feeding, hygiene, mobility) as required, consistently ensuring the maintenance of student dignity.
• Implement structured behaviour modification techniques and use agreed-upon communication aids (e.g., visual schedules, symbols, basic sign language) effectively.
• Keep precise records of student activities, behavioural patterns, and any concerns, communicating key information promptly to the Class Teacher and senior leadership.
• Uphold the school's commitment to safeguarding and contributing positively to the overall school ethos and community spirit.

Candidate Essentials

• Demonstrable, recent experience working in a Teaching Assistant or similar support role, ideally within a specialist SEN or mainstream resource base environment.
• A relevant vocational qualification (e.g., Level 2 or 3 TA award) is highly advantageous, though substantial, relevant experience will be fully considered.
• Proven ability to successfully support children and young people with a varied profile of special educational needs (e.g., MLD, SLD, SEMH).
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, coupled with patience, adaptability, and an unwavering commitment to advocating for students with additional needs.
• Familiarity with techniques for promoting positive behaviour and various communication support strategies.
• Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service without delay.

What We Offer You

• A very attractive daily pay rate between £90 and £95, paid reliably on a weekly basis.
• The chance to join a dedicated, friendly, and highly specialist team in a well-supported school setting near Mildenhall.
• Opportunity for substantial, ongoing professional experience and potential for permanent employment.
• A uniquely gratifying role where your efforts directly translate into success and progress for the students you support.
• £300 Recommend a Colleague Bonus

Ready 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.

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