training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Thetford
Are you a compassionate, resilient, and highly compassionate individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference?
Can you provide a stable, encouraging presence for young people who face significant barriers to learning?
Whether you have direct classroom experience or a background in care, mental health support, or coaching, Randstad Education wants to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position at a well regarded SEN School based in Thetford. This vibrant setting caters to pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs. You will join an exceptionally supportive, multidisciplinary team focused on creating a nurturing environment where every small victory is recognised and celebrated.
Your Responsibilities
- Holistic 1:1 & Group Support: Guide pupils through tailored educational activities, breaking down instructions to match their individual learning paces and goals outlined in their EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans).
- Communication Support: Utilise specialised communication tools-such as Makaton, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), and visual timetables-to give a voice to non-verbal and semi-verbal learners.
- Positive Behaviour Support: Implement proactive de-escalation strategies and sensory breaks to support students navigating emotional dysregulation or sensory overload, helping them return to a state of calm.
- Independence Coaching: Assist students during practical life-skills sessions, helping them build the emotional literacy, social confidence, and independence needed for life beyond the classroom.
- Sensory & Physical Integration: Support pupils during outdoor learning, sensory play, and lunchtimes, assisting with mobility or personal care needs where required with the utmost dignity.
- Progress Tracking: Maintain detailed daily records of student engagement and breakthroughs, collaborating closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and speech and language therapists.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- The Right Mindset: Immense patience, an empathetic nature, and a passion for advocating for children with special educational needs.
- Emotional Resilience: The capacity to remain perfectly calm, grounded, and professional under pressure or during challenging behavioural situations.
- Transferable Experience: Backgrounds in adult or child care, youth work, mental health, support work, psychology, or sports coaching are highly valued.
- Commitment to Consistency: Because our pupils rely heavily on routine and predictable relationships, you must be able to commit to a consistent, full-time Monday-to-Friday schedule.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £90 - £95 per day
- Local Norfolk Placements: Secure a consistent role in the well-connected town of Thetford, easily accessible from Bury St Edmunds, Norwich, and surrounding areas.
- Continuous Portfolio Growth: Access our extensive library of free, certified CPD courses-including Autism Awareness, Team-Teach, and Safeguarding-to elevate your credentials.
- Dedicated Advocacy: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who will guide you seamlessly through our compliance process and support you throughout your placement.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher, cover supervisor, or support worker you successfully refer to our agency!
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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