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St Ives
Are you a compassionate and resilient professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit, supportive educational community?
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner SEN School in the heart of St Ives. This school is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to providing a tailored, sensory-rich education for students with Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and speech and language challenges. In this St Ives-based role, you will be the consistent, encouraging presence that helps a student bridge the gap between their challenges and their achievements.
Your Daily Impact: Responsibilities
- Targeted 1:1 Engagement: Deliver bespoke learning activities and sensory-based tasks that cater to the specific emotional and cognitive profile of your assigned student.
- Communication Support: Empower students using Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables, ensuring every learner has a functional way to communicate their needs and choices.
- Proactive Regulation: Identify environmental triggers early and utilise "quiet zones" or sensory breaks to help students maintain emotional balance and focus.
- Academic Scaffolding: Assist the Class Teacher in modifying lesson materials, ensuring that subjects like Literacy and Numeracy are accessible and engaging for all.
- Progress Tracking: Document "small-step" victories and behavioural observations to provide vital evidence for EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) reviews.
- Community & Life Skills: Support students during local outings and practical life-skills sessions, helping them build confidence in real-world settings.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Resilient Empathy: A naturally calm, compassionate, and nurturing temperament, particularly when supporting students through periods of dysregulation.
- Proactive Intuition: A "can-do" mindset-you anticipate needs and prepare resources to ensure the school day runs smoothly for both staff and students.
- Commitment to Consistency: Our students thrive on routine; we are looking for a professional who can commit to a consistent, full-time schedule.
- Relevant Background: Experience in SEN, care work, psychology, or youth coaching is highly valued, but a genuine heart for neurodiverse learners is the essential trait.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Top-Tier PAYE Rates: £95 - £100 per day
- St Ives Stability: Secure a consistent, long-term role in a school that values its staff and provides a truly collaborative working environment.
- Free Specialist CPD: Boost your professional profile with certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding.
- Personalized Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Cambridgeshire SEN landscape and will support your transition.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer who joins our 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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