training and education
E-learning modules
£120 - £130 per day
Ely
Are you an experienced SEN Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), a specialist cover supervisor, or a graduate with an extensive background in care or psychology?
Do you possess the confidence, subject knowledge, and leadership skills to step up and lead a classroom, but don't yet hold QTS?
If you are looking for a full-time role that recognises your specialist expertise and offers a direct pathway toward a teaching career, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a dedicated and resourceful Unqualified SEN Teacher for a full-time position within a wonderful SEN School. This role is tailor-made for an educational professional who has mastered classroom management and behaviour de-escalation, and is ready to take on the rewarding responsibility of planning and delivering adaptive lessons. You will be fully supported by the school's SENCO and a team of experienced lead teachers, allowing you to hone your pedagogical skills while making a profound difference in the lives of pupils with complex needs.
Your Responsibilities
- Adaptive Lesson Delivery: Deliver pre-planned or collaborative lessons tailored to the specific learning paces and sensory profiles of pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and MLD.
- Classroom Leadership: Lead and coordinate a team of specialist Teaching Assistants within your room, ensuring a unified approach to student learning, safety, and emotional regulation.
- EHCP Integration: Work alongside the SENCO to implement and track individual targets outlined in each student's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP).
- Positive Behaviour Support: Cultivate a safe, predictable, and nurturing classroom environment, utilising proactive de-escalation strategies to support dysregulated pupils.
- Progress Tracking: Monitor and record small-step student achievements, adapting your instructional methods based on data and student engagement levels.
- Therapeutic Collaboration: Partner closely with onsite speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and parents to provide a consistent framework of care.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Extensive SEN Experience (Mandatory): Significant prior experience working with children or young people with complex special educational needs (e.g., as an SEN TA, HLTA, Residential Support Worker, or Care Team Leader).
- Classroom Confidence: The presence and authority to step up to the front of the room, manage a small class size, and direct support staff effectively.
- Pedagogical Intuition: A deep understanding of how to adapt communication styles (using visual aids or simplified instructions) to reach non-verbal or semi-verbal learners.
- Resilience & Professionalism: A calm, patient demeanour and a thick skin, with the capacity to remain a stabilising presence during behavioural or emotional crises.
- 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: £120 - £130 per day
- Earn While You Learn: Gain the comprehensive, hands-on classroom teaching experience required to successfully transition onto assessment-only QTS routes or teacher training programs.
- Advanced Training Portfolio: Boost your credentials with free, certified CPD courses in Team-Teach, Trauma-Informed Practice, and advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Strategic Support: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who will ensure your compliance is fast-tracked and advocate for your career progression.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified educator, mentor, or support worker you successfully refer to our team!
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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