Permanent SEN Teaching Assistant — Cambridge

Randstad NV; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored, person-centred support to students with SEND. You will work 1-to-1 and in small groups during term time, helping students with autism, ADHD, and SEMH to grow and succeed within a supportive school community.

Roles include collaboration with SENCOs, therapists, and teachers to refine plans, promote independence, and ensure inclusion across all activities.

Qualifications

• Experience as SEN TA or related roles such as support worker, care assistant, or youth mentor.
• Good understanding of diverse needs (ASC, ADHD, speech & language needs, SEMH).
• Calm, patient and proactive with strong communication and de-escalation skills.
• Willingness to obtain Enhanced DBS (Update Service) and UK Right to Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted 1-to-1 and small group support using adapted curricula.
• Support behaviour and sensory regulation with positive strategies and visual schedules.
• Promote independence and social communication skills in students.
• Collaborate with SENCO and multidisciplinary teams to refine support plans.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment with accessible resources.

Skills

Tracking progress

Youth work background

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Classroom management

Communication

De-escalation

Empathy

Medication administration

Challenging behaviour

Autism spectrum

Learning difficulties

SEMH

Inclusion

Manual handling

Marking

Mentor experience

Personal care

Planning

Resilience

Restraint training

Speech & language therapy experience

Education

High school

College

University

Job description

Randstad Education in Cambridge is seeking a permanent SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored, person-centred support to students with SEND. You will work 1-to-1 and in small groups during term time, helping students with autism, ADHD, and SEMH to grow and succeed within a supportive school community.

Roles include collaboration with SENCOs, therapists, and teachers to refine plans, promote independence, and ensure inclusion across all activities.