training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Sawston
Are you someone who believes that every child, regardless of their challenges, deserves a champion in their corner?
Do you have the "quiet confidence" to provide stability in high-pressure moments and the vision to see the incredible potential hidden behind a student's complex needs?
We are looking for a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded SEN School in Sawston. This role is ideal for those seeking a full-time, long-term commitment, with a clear pathway to permanent employment for those who prove themselves indispensable. You will be supporting pupils with various needs, including Autism (ASC), social-emotional barriers, and moderate-to-severe learning difficulties.
Your Daily Impact:
- Bespoke Learning Support: Work closely with students to adapt classroom content into manageable, sensory-friendly tasks that build confidence and competence.
- Communication Advocacy: Support non-verbal and pre-verbal learners using PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables, ensuring they are active participants in their school day.
- Proactive Regulation: Act as a "co-regulator," recognising early signs of student anxiety and utilising sensory breaks or low-arousal strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Progress Tracking: Assist the Class Teacher in monitoring and documenting student progress toward their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) milestones.
- Holistic Wellbeing: Provide essential support with social interaction, meal times, and personal care, always prioritising the student's dignity and independence.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: You can stay calm and objective during challenging behaviours, understanding that they are often a student's only way of communicating a need.
- Reliability: Students in Sawston depend on consistency; we need someone who is committed to being a steady, dependable figure in their lives.
- A "Can-Do" Spirit: Whether you are from a care, sports, youth work, or mental health background, your willingness to jump in and learn is what matters most.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or the willingness to apply for one via Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad Sawston?
- Competitive Pay: £90 - £95 per day via our transparent PAYE system.
- The Permanent Path: This role isn't just a "fill-in"-the school is actively looking for long-term staff to join their permanent family.
- Specialist CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Personal Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who will guide you from your first interview through to your career milestones.
- Referral Bonus: Earn £300 for every friend or colleague you refer who joins the Randstad team!
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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