training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Soham
Are you ready to be the person who turns a "difficult day" into a series of small, successful moments?
Do you have the professional resilience to stay centred when a student is struggling, and the genuine heart to celebrate the tiny breakthroughs that others might miss?
We are searching for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant specialist SEN School in Soham. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity to work within a purpose-built environment supporting children and young people with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and sensory processing challenges. In this Soham setting, you aren't just "assisting"-you are a vital architect of a student's confidence and independence.
Your Daily Impact: Responsibilities
- Bespoke 1:1 Support: Execute tailored learning activities that focus on the specific cognitive, sensory, and emotional goals of your assigned student.
- Communication Facilitation: Help students find their voice through the use of Makaton, PECS, or visual choice boards, ensuring their needs are always understood.
- Sensory Co-Regulation: Monitor environmental triggers and implement "heavy work" or sensory breaks to help students stay regulated and "ready to learn."
- EHCP Milestone Recording: Assist the Class Teacher in tracking the "small-step" progress that forms the foundation of Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews.
- Compassionate Care: Provide essential support with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene, ensuring every student is treated with the highest level of dignity and respect.
- Classroom Synergy: Work as a proactive member of a tight-knit team, maintaining a predictable and nurturing environment for all learners.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: The ability to remain a "calm anchor" for students during periods of high pressure or challenging behaviour.
- Proactive Intuition: A "can-do" mindset-you see where support is needed and act before a challenge escalates.
- Dependability: Our students thrive on routine; we need a consistent professional who will be a steady, reliable figure in their school life.
- Transferable Skills: Backgrounds in support work, psychology, care, or youth mentoring are highly valued, but a genuine passion for SEN is the ultimate requirement.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one through Randstad).
Why Choose Randstad?
- Competitive PAYE Rates: £90 - £95 per day
- Soham Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a school that values staff development and student-centred care.
- Specialist CPD: Access our free, certified training suite, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the East Cambridgeshire SEN landscape.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully 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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