SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad UK; Northstowe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£300 Love2shop voucher

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Randstad Education in Northstowe is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school community. The role focuses on delivering targeted, person-centred support to pupils with SEND, including autism, ADHD and SEMH. Immediate start, full-time, five days a week.

You will work closely with teachers, the SENCO and specialists to foster an inclusive, safe learning environment where every pupil can thrive with tailored guidance and practical learning aids.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Ability to build one-to-one and small-group support.
• Enhanced DBS check in place or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Implement behaviour management and sensory regulation strategies.
• Help pupils develop independence and social-emotional skills.
• Collaborate with SENCO, speech therapists and educational psychologists to adapt support plans.
• Make learning materials accessible and adapt activities for inclusion.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs?

Are you a patient, resilient communicator ready to build strong one-to-one and small group relationships?

Are you looking for a rewarding, full-time teaching assistant role in Northstowe?

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Northstowe, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-Time (5 days a week) - Long-Term / Ongoing

Are you an empathetic, proactive support professional looking for a fulfilling role as an

SEN Teaching Assistant?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated

SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant, modern school community in

Northstowe. Working full-time (5 days a week), this role is centered on delivering targeted, person-centred support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

As an

SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and specialist support teams to create an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment where every child feels empowered to achieve.

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 behavior management strategies, sensory breaks, and visual routines to help students remain engaged and feel supported throughout the school day.

Promote Independence: Assist SEN students in developing essential life skills, social communication, emotional resilience, and classroom confidence.

Collaborate with SENCO & Specialists: Track pupil progress, maintain observational notes, and work closely with the SENCO, speech therapists, and educational psychologists to adapt support plans.

Foster Inclusion: Help adapt curriculum materials and create learning aids to ensure all practical and academic activities are fully accessible for your assigned pupils.

Candidate Profile

We are searching for a compassionate, reliable

SEN Teaching Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in special education support.

Prior experience as an

SEN Teaching Assistant, learning support assistant, care worker, or youth support specialist is highly advantageous.

Understanding of various educational needs (e.g., Autism spectrum condition, ADHD, Down Syndrome, SEMH, or complex needs).

Calm, patient, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation skills and emotional maturity.

Punctual and able to commit to a full-time timetable (5 days a week, Monday to Friday).

Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

What We Offer

Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

Modern School Environment: Work within the growing, highly resourced Northstowe community with collaborative staff and great facilities.

Referral Scheme: Earn a

£300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our

Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).