SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Day-to-Day & Long-Term

Randstad Education; Fakenham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible schedule

CPD training opportunities

Path to permanent roles

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND near Fakenham and across North Norfolk. You will work either on day-to-day cover or long-term placements, building relationships with pupils and staff in specialist settings.

Ideal candidates have prior SEND experience, a calm, patient approach, and strong communication skills. DBS enhanced clearance is preferred and opportunities for CPD are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND or vulnerable behaviours.
• Patience, calmness and emotional resilience.
• Strong communication skills; knowledge of alternative communication methods (Makaton, PECS) advantageous.
• DBS check (enhanced) or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Adapt activities and EHCP targets for individuals.
• Help create a safe, structured learning environment.
• Assist with emotional regulation and de-escalation.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to achieve targets.

Skills

SEND Support

Patience

Communication

Makaton/PECS

Behavioural support

Job description

Randstad Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND near Fakenham and across North Norfolk. You will work either on day-to-day cover or long-term placements, building relationships with pupils and staff in specialist settings.

Ideal candidates have prior SEND experience, a calm, patient approach, and strong communication skills. DBS enhanced clearance is preferred and opportunities for CPD are available.