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- Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs achieve their full potential?
- Do you have the patience, empathy, and resilience to build strong supporting relationships in the classroom?
- Are you looking for a rewarding SEN support position in King's Lynn?
Location: King's Lynn, Norfolk
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term
Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a compassionate, proactive individual looking for a fulfilling role as an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in King's Lynn. Working on a full-time basis, this role focuses on delivering tailored support to pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language delays, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in creating an inclusive, safe, and encouraging classroom environment where every pupil feels understood, supported, and motivated to learn.
Key Responsibilities
- One-to-One & Small Group Support: As a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored learning support, guiding SEN pupils through classroom activities and adapted tasks.
- Behaviour & Sensory Regulation: Implement positive encouragement, sensory breaks, and visual routines to help students stay engaged and regulated throughout the school day.
- Promote Independence: Assist SEN students in developing essential communication skills, emotional resilience, social interactions, and learning confidence.
- Collaborate with the SENCO: Track pupil progress, maintain observational notes, and work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to adapt individual support plans.
- Foster Inclusion: Assist in adapting learning materials and resources to ensure academic and practical activities are accessible for your assigned pupils.
Candidate Profile
We are searching for a warm, dependable SEN Teaching Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine commitment to special education support.
- Prior experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, learning support assistant, care worker, or youth mentor is highly advantageous.
- Understanding of various educational needs (e.g., Autism spectrum condition, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or SEMH).
- Calm, patient, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation skills and high emotional intelligence.
- Punctual and able to commit to a full-time timetable in King's Lynn.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).
- Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).
What We Offer
- Competitive Daily Rates: £95 to £110 per day, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- A Supportive Environment: Work within a welcoming King's Lynn school community that values staff well-being and teamwork.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
Ready to make a positive impact for SEN pupils in King's Lynn? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!
Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.
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