training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Soham
Are you an inspirational and adaptable Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant committed to empowering students with specific learning challenges to achieve academic and personal success?
Do you possess expertise in implementing personalised learning plans and utilising multi-sensensory approaches to break down barriers for young people with needs such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)?
We are seeking a proactive and supportive individual to join a dedicated educational setting near Soham. If you are ready to apply your skills in a role that directly enhances students' confidence and educational outcomes, we encourage your immediate application.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a skilled Specialist SEN Support Facilitator (Teaching Assistant) for a rewarding long-term placement within a supportive school environment in the Soham area. The school is focused on providing inclusive education for pupils who require targeted interventions to access the curriculum.
This key role involves working closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to deliver focused, small-group, and 1:1 intervention sessions. Your efforts will be crucial in improving literacy, numeracy, and overall study skills for students with identified learning differences, helping them to develop effective learning strategies and boost their self-esteem.
Core Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver targeted, structured intervention sessions (e.g., phonics, precision teaching, specific literacy/numeracy programmes) to individuals and small groups.
- Adapt and create specialist learning resources, utilising multi-sensory and structured approaches to suit pupils with specific learning differences.
- Provide in-class support, ensuring pupils with learning difficulties can fully participate in lessons and complete tasks by offering appropriate scaffolding and modification.
- Monitor, track, and document the academic progress of supported pupils, providing clear, analytical feedback on intervention effectiveness to the teaching team.
- Promote independent learning strategies and self-advocacy skills, empowering students to understand their needs and take ownership of their education.
- Maintain a positive, motivating, and highly structured learning environment that celebrates effort and progress.
- Collaborate effectively with parents and external professionals (e.g., Educational Psychologists) to ensure consistency between home and school support.
Essential Profile
- Strong experience supporting children or young people with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, or Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
- Knowledge of, or willingness to train in, specific intervention programmes (e.g., structured literacy programmes).
- A highly methodical, organised, and patient approach, with excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong, encouraging, and professional relationships with students who may struggle with confidence.
- Flexibility and initiative to respond to the varying needs of the students and the school schedule.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).
Benefits of Joining Us
- A competitive daily pay rate of £90 - £95, recognising your specialism and commitment.
- Work within a highly supportive and dedicated educational team in the Soham area.
- Opportunities for specialised CPD relevant to specific learning difficulties and intervention methods.
- A deeply satisfying role focused on fostering academic growth and self-belief in young learners.
- £300 Refer A Friend scheme (terms apply).
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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