sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Soham

Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual ready to step into a crucial role supporting pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you possess the resilience and positive energy needed to connect with children, guiding them through emotional challenges and helping them access their learning?

Ready to join a well-established and incredibly supportive specialist school team in Soham, where your contribution is vital to student well-being and success?

If you are looking for a career that offers profound daily satisfaction and real challenge, apply for this position right now!

We are looking for a proactive and committed SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) / Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join our successful partner SEN school near Soham.

This role is essential for quality educational provision. It involves offering one-to-one and small group support to pupils with diverse and complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), significant communication needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. You will be key in maintaining a stable, nurturing, and enriching learning environment.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Provide vital, customised support to students, helping them focus on tasks, manage transitions, and participate actively in highly differentiated lessons.
• Work collaboratively with the class teacher and external professionals to adapt resources, set up activities, and ensure the learning space meets all sensory and practical requirements.
• Implement specific behaviour and communication strategies outlined in students' support plans, which may include using techniques like PECS or Makaton.
• Act as a reliable emotional anchor, employing calm de-escalation methods and modelling positive coping mechanisms during moments of crisis or anxiety.
• Contribute to the continuous monitoring and reporting of pupil progress, engagement levels, and overall personal development.
• Assist with pupils' mobility and personal care needs as necessary, executing all tasks with professionalism, discretion, and respect.

We're Looking For Candidates Who Have:

• Proven, demonstrable experience supporting children or young people, specifically those with complex Special Educational Needs, is a must.
• A naturally calm, empathetic, and highly resilient attitude, combined with genuine enthusiasm for the specialist school environment.
• The ability to establish strong, trusting, and professional relationships with both pupils and staff immediately.
• Excellent teamwork capabilities, strong communication skills, and keen observational abilities.
• A current Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service (or the capacity to obtain one promptly).

What We Offer You

• A competitive and stable daily rate of £90 - £95.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, specialist school community near Soham, with a strong commitment to staff development and well-being.
• Access to specialist training and continuous professional development specifically focused on complex SEN support.
• A career that provides immense daily fulfillment by directly improving the educational outcomes and quality of life for vulnerable pupils.
• Our generous £300 Refer A Friend bonus scheme.

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.