sen teaching assistant.

£90 - £95 per day

Swavesey

Are you a proactive, dedicated, and highly communicative Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant seeking a secure, full-time role commencing in January 2026 at a well-regarded, community-focused school in the easily accessible village of Swavesey, Cambridgeshire?

Do you possess the resilience, consistency, and skills to provide targeted, effective support to students with a range of needs, particularly those with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), specific learning difficulties (SpLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

Are you looking for a stable, long-term opportunity to join an established, committed, and supportive school team conveniently located near the Guided Busway route, where your expertise will be vital to student success?

The Role:

This is a key, full-time opportunity for a highly motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join the valued support staff at a respected school in Swavesey on a long-term contract (with a strong prospect of becoming permanent). The role has a guaranteed start date of January 2026.

This position focuses on providing essential learning support and promoting independence. Working closely with the Class Teacher and the SENCO, you will be responsible for delivering tailored literacy and numeracy interventions, adapting learning resources, and primarily focusing on providing direct, continuous 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage effectively with their learning. You will be instrumental in helping students develop executive function skills, emotional literacy, and self-confidence, ensuring they can access and thrive within an inclusive mainstream environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, targeted, and continuous 1:1 or small-group support across different subjects, helping students achieve their personal and academic EHCP targets.
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom organisation, creating differentiated resources, and maintaining a stimulating and positive learning environment.
• Implement approved positive behaviour management strategies and provide consistent emotional support to help students regulate their feelings and manage challenges.
• Support students with specific learning needs (e.g., reading comprehension, mathematical understanding) using evidence-based strategies.
• Accurately monitor, record, and report on student progress, behaviour, and any concerns to the class teacher and relevant pastoral staff.
• Contribute actively to the school's positive culture, ensuring adherence to all school policies and safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Significant, demonstrable experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally supporting children with MLD, SpLD, or SEMH needs.
• A relevant qualification (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to build excellent rapport with students, staff, and parents within a school community.
• Exceptional organisation, consistency, adaptability, and a genuine drive to help young people overcome learning barriers.
• Knowledge of strategies for supporting specific learning difficulties (e.g., dyslexia, dyspraxia) is advantageous.
• A current Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or a willingness to obtain one promptly).
• Full-time availability to commence the role in January 2026.

What We Offer

• A highly competitive daily rate of £90 - £95
• The chance to work as part of a friendly, established, and supportive staff team in the accessible Swavesey community.
• Consistent, full-time professional experience in a well-regarded local school.
• A highly rewarding role where your stable presence makes a visible, positive impact on student confidence and academic growth.
• £300 Refer A Friend scheme when you recommend a successful candidate.

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.

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