training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Location: St Ives, Cambridge (Specialist Day School)
Salary: £22,996 - £25,068 (Actual) | £12.87 - £14.03 p/hr
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, Term Time Only
The Role for the Specialist
Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant or SEN Practitioner looking for a setting that matches your expertise? We are seeking a high-calibre professional to join our therapeutic, purpose-built school in St Ives.
Supporting students (ages 11-16) with SEMH, Autism, and complex communication difficulties, this is a role for those who understand that "behaviour is communication." You will work within a sophisticated framework of care, helping students who have often been misunderstood in mainstream settings to finally find their feet.
Why This Setting is Different
We don't just "manage" students; we provide a holistic, multidisciplinary environment. * Innovative Group Support: Be part of a wider network of SEND excellence across England.
Therapeutic Approach: Work alongside specialists to deliver adapted learning activities.
Professional Agency: You are a vital part of the classroom's clinical and educational success.
A Benefits Package Designed for Professionals
We respect your expertise and support your long-term wellbeing with a comprehensive package:
Healthcare for the Household: 24/7 private GP access for you and everyone living with you, plus a UK Health Cash Plan for dental and optical.
Financial Security: Enhanced Pension, Life Assurance, and Company Sick Pay.
Lifestyle Perks: Significant savings via Perkbox (groceries, utilities, travel) and our Cycle to Work/Car schemes.
Professional Growth: Access to advanced SEN training and career progression pathways within the group.
Your Expertise
We are looking for a qualified candidate who brings:
A deep understanding of SEMH and ASD interventions.
The ability to adapt curriculum resources for complex learning needs.
A commitment to positive behaviour support and trauma-informed practice.
Confidential Inquiries & Applications
To discuss the role or the school's therapeutic ethos in more detail, please contact:
Contact Paul Hirchfield
Email: Paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
Phone: 01293 527416
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