SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly payroll

Fully funded CPD training

Dedicated SEN consultant

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs in Sudbury and surrounding areas. The role offers day-to-day cover with flexible hours or long-term placements, allowing you to work around personal commitments while making a real difference in specialist settings.

You will work under the guidance of classroom teachers, help implement IEPs, and contribute to safeguarding and inclusive learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with complex needs (ASC/SEMH/ADHD/SLD/PMLD).
• Calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to behaviour management.
• Ability to support IEPs under teacher guidance.
• Familiarity with PECS, Makaton or Team-Teach is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse and complex learning needs.
• Assist with individualised learning plans under the classroom teacher.
• Contribute to behaviour management and pupil engagement.
• Engage with SEN provisions and CPD training opportunities.
• Take part in safeguarding and inclusive education processes.

Skills

Complex needs experience

Behaviour management

IEP support

PECS/Makaton knowledge

DBS checked/Update Service

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) - Sudbury & Surrounding Areas

Are you a compassionate, resilient individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference? Whether you are an experienced specialist seeking absolute flexibility on a day-to-day basis or you are looking for the stability of a dedicated long-term placement, we offer professional opportunities tailored to your requirements.

We are currently partnering with a variety of established Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools, alternative provisions, and specialist inclusion units throughout Sudbury and the surrounding areas. We are seeking committed, proactive Teaching Assistants to support pupils with diverse and complex learning needs.

This framework is ideal for experienced SEN practitioners, psychology graduates looking to build field hours, or mainstream learning support assistants aiming to transition their skills into a dedicated specialist environment.

Engagement Options:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Maintain complete autonomy over your professional calendar. Select your working days on a weekly basis to seamlessly accommodate personal commitments, academic studies, or lifestyle preferences. This route offers an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to different specialist settings.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For educators seeking contractual continuity, we manage fixed-term assignments spanning a term or a full academic year (covering maternity leave, long-term absence, or interim vacancies). This allows you to integrate fully into a local specialist team and build deep, impactful relationships with the pupils you support.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience supporting children or young adults with complex needs, such as ASC (Autism Spectrum Conditions), SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health), ADHD, or Severe/Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SLD/PMLD).

• A calm, empathetic, and highly resilient approach to behaviour management and pupil engagement.

• The ability to support individualised learning plans (IEPs) under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

• Familiarity with alternative communication methods (e.g., PECS, Makaton) or specific physical intervention training (e.g., Team-Teach) is highly advantageous but not essential.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete a new check).

Professional Benefits:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.

• A streamlined, professional booking process that operates strictly in alignment with your declared availability.

• Access to fully funded CPD training modules, including statutory safeguarding updates and specialist SEN resources.

• Dedicated support from an industry-specialist consultant with comprehensive market knowledge of the Suffolk SEND education sector.

Advance Your Career on Your Own Terms

Take control of your professional schedule today.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.