sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Stowmarket

Are you an energetic, proactive, and highly adaptive Teaching Assistant (TA) or Learning Support Assistant (LSA) seeking a challenging yet deeply rewarding role within the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you excel at providing robust academic and behavioural support to pupils who require intensive structure and targeted strategies to manage their complex needs?

We are searching for a committed professional to become an integral part of an inclusive educational environment located in the Stowmarket area. If you are passionate about fostering independence and creating a consistent, positive pathway for pupil success, this is your opportunity.

The Role

An exceptional role is available for a dedicated SEN Support Practitioner to join a forward-thinking school provision near Stowmarket. This position is centred on supporting pupils whose challenges encompass a mixture of Mild Learning Difficulties (MLD), emerging needs related to Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH), and difficulties with concentration and engagement.

Your key function will be to act as a scaffolding specialist, ensuring that learners who struggle with motivation or focus can successfully access the curriculum and develop key life skills. You will primarily work with students on a 1:1 or paired basis, applying structured routines and motivational techniques to keep them engaged.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver essential, tailored support to specific pupils, ensuring rigorous implementation of their individual behaviour and learning targets throughout the school day.
• Implement effective strategies for managing low-level disruption and attention deficits, utilising tools like visual timers and clear, concise instructions.
• Work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to modify curriculum content, transforming abstract concepts into practical, manageable tasks.
• Serve as a positive and reliable adult figure, promoting good decision-making skills and facilitating positive peer interactions.
• Accurately track student engagement, document interventions, and report on outcomes, ensuring data is ready for SEN review meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of a structured learning environment, ensuring resources are organised and easily accessible to promote independence.
• Actively engage in team training and share successful intervention techniques with colleagues, promoting a unified approach.

Candidate Essentials

• Prior professional experience supporting children or young people with a combination of MLD, low-level SEMH, or challenges related to attention (e.g., ADHD).
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a calm, consistent, and motivational approach, especially when working with disengaged learners.
• Familiarity with structured intervention programmes in literacy and numeracy and the ability to deliver these effectively.
• Exceptional levels of energy, adaptability, and a proactive mindset toward anticipating pupil needs.
• High standards of professionalism, time management, and the ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• 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, reflective of your experience and the intensity of the support provided.
• Placement within a highly collaborative and centrally located school team in the Stowmarket area.
• Access to valuable professional development focusing on targeted intervention delivery and classroom behaviour management techniques.
• A role that offers profound satisfaction by enabling pupils who struggle with engagement to find success.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme (terms apply).

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated, specialist support professional ready to make a significant positive impact in a Stowmarket SEN school, 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.