sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Newmarket

Are you an empathetic and dynamic individual looking for a role where your patience and energy genuinely transform the school day for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have a proven talent for connecting with young people, helping them navigate complex learning barriers and develop essential life skills?

Ready to commit to a highly successful and caring specialist school environment in Newmarket, where every staff member is a valued part of the students' success story?

If you're seeking a challenging yet profoundly gratifying career opportunity, we urge you to submit your application today!

We are actively recruiting for a resilient and motivated SEN Learning Support Assistant (LSA) / Teaching Assistant (TA) to join our partner SEN school near Newmarket.

This is a pivotal role that requires you to deliver personalised academic and emotional support on a one-to-one or small group basis. The students you will be supporting have diverse and complex needs, including Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication challenges, and elements of ASD. Your dedication will be vital in ensuring a secure, productive, and inspiring learning atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver crucial tailored intervention, helping students remain focused, manage classroom transitions smoothly, and engage meaningfully with their differentiated curriculum.
• Collaborate effectively with the class teacher and external specialists to prepare the learning environment and resources, ensuring they meet the specific sensory and functional needs of the pupils.
• Implement prescribed support plans and therapeutic strategies, assisting with communication aids and methods to help students express themselves and manage anxiety.
• Provide consistent and calm emotional support, employing proactive strategies to manage challenging behaviour and model positive social interactions.
• Accurately track and record student progress, contributing valuable insights to review meetings regarding their academic achievements and overall well-being.
• Provide support with personal care and mobility needs (if required by the specific student group), always maintaining the highest standards of dignity and privacy.

Candidate Profile

• Solid experience supporting children or young adults, particularly those with complex educational and behavioural needs, is non-negotiable.
• A naturally patient, adaptable, and highly resilient temperament, coupled with a genuine passion for working within a specialist educational setting.
• The aptitude to build quick and positive rapport with students, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Excellent capacity for teamwork, precise observation, and clear, professional communication.
• An Enhanced Child DBS certificate registered on the update service (or the willingness to undergo an immediate application).

What We Offer You

• An attractive daily pay rate of £90 - £95.
• The chance to be part of a highly respected specialist school near Newmarket known for its excellent support structure and commitment to staff development.
• Access to comprehensive specialist training and continuous professional development opportunities within the field of complex SEN.
• A career that offers unparalleled job satisfaction by directly contributing to the confidence and life opportunities of vulnerable young people.
• Our generous £300 'Introduce a Friend' bonus.

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.