training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Newmarket
Do you have the "emotional intelligence" to sense when a student is overwhelmed and the patience to provide the gentle guidance they need to succeed?
We are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Newmarket. This full-time role is designed for a professional who views "behaviour as a form of communication" and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, low-arousal environment. You will be working with children and young people with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and sensory processing differences.
Key Responsibilities
- Bespoke Learning Support: Adapt classroom activities into accessible, "small-step" tasks that cater to the unique cognitive and sensory profiles of individual learners.
- Communication Facilitation: Utilise tools such as Makaton, PECS, or visual timetables to bridge communication gaps and empower students to express themselves.
- Emotional Co-Regulation: Identify early signs of dysregulation and use proactive strategies, such as sensory breaks, to help students remain calm and focused.
- EHCP Progress Monitoring: Support the Class Teacher by observing and documenting student achievements in relation to their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets.
- Inclusive Care: Assist with personal care, mobility, and mealtime routines, always ensuring the student's dignity and independence are respected.
What You'll Bring
- Resilient Empathy: The ability to stay grounded and supportive during challenging moments, providing a consistent sense of safety for the students.
- Proactive Initiative: A "can-do" attitude and the ability to anticipate student needs before they lead to frustration or disengagement.
- Reliability: A commitment to being a dependable, long-term presence in the lives of students who thrive on routine and stability.
- Transferable Skills: Experience in care, youth work, or mental health is highly beneficial, but a genuine passion for special education is the most important trait.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £90 - £95 per day
- Local Stability: A consistent, full-time placement in a welcoming Soham school community.
- Expert CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalised Guidance: Support from Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the local SEN landscape and will help you thrive.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified friend or colleague you 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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