training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Thetford
Are you searching for a role where your compassion and dedication truly transform lives?
Do you possess the calm strength and adaptability needed to mentor students facing complex learning and emotional challenges?
Ready to join a highly-rated SEN school environment in Thetford where collaboration and student success are the top priorities?
If you are driven by a passion to unlock potential and seek a career that offers profound daily rewards, apply today!
Your Impact: Essential Support in ThetfordWe are seeking a proactive and committed individual to serve as a Specialist Teaching Assistant (TA) within a supportive SEN school setting in Thetford. This position is vital to the delivery of high-quality, bespoke education.
You will primarily offer 1:1 and small group intervention to young people with diverse needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), communication difficulties, and moderate to severe learning disabilities. Your consistent support will be instrumental in cultivating a secure, encouraging, and effective learning experience for every student.
Key Responsibilities (What You'll Be Doing)- Provide differentiated support to help students access tailored curriculum tasks, manage sensory stimulation, and actively engage in classroom activities.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher and specialist staff (e.g., Speech & Language Therapists) to customise resources and organize activities that meet specific educational and sensory profiles.
- Implement strategies detailed in student's individual support plans (EHCPs), focusing on promoting functional communication and independence.
- Serve as a reliable, positive presence, utilising calm de-escalation methods and positive behaviour support during difficult moments.
- Document and report accurately on student engagement, behaviour trends, and overall developmental milestones.
- Assist pupils with personal care, mobility, and feeding requirements as necessary, always maintaining dignity and professional discretion.
- Demonstrable experience working with children or young adults, preferably within a special educational needs environment or supporting complex learning profiles.
- An inherently calm temperament, high degree of empathy, and strong resilience are essential.
- A proven ability to quickly build trusting, professional relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and observational, particularly in responding to non-verbal communication cues.
- Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).
- A highly competitive daily rate of £90 - £95, reflective of your specialist skills.
- An opportunity to join a supportive specialist community in Thetford dedicated to staff development and well-being.
- Access to specialist Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to complex needs (e.g., therapeutic techniques, manual handling).
- A profoundly satisfying role that offers the daily fulfillment of directly impacting a young person's educational journey.
- Our £300 Refer A Friend bonus scheme (T&Cs 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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