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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

CPD training opportunities

Direct pathway to long-term/permanent

Local SEN consultant

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for Stamford and surrounding areas. Roles offer day-to-day cover or long-term placements, with schools across specialist SEN contexts.

You will support learners with diverse needs, adapt activities, and work closely with teachers and specialists to help pupils progress. Applicants with SEND experience, a calm and patient approach, and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain) are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, calm, nurturing approach with resilience.
• Strong communication skills; knowledge of alternative communication methods (Makaton, PECS) is a plus.
• DBS check on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with ASC, MLD/SLD, SEMH, or physical impairments.
• One-to-one or small-group learning support with EHCP-aligned activities.
• Help create a safe, structured, low-arousal learning environment.
• Assist with emotional regulation and de-escalation techniques.
• Support personal care, mobility, or related needs as required.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to meet targets.

Skills

SEND experience

Patience

Emotional resilience

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Education

Psychology degree

Tools

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants for Stamford and surrounding areas. Roles offer day-to-day cover or long-term placements, with schools across specialist SEN contexts.

You will support learners with diverse needs, adapt activities, and work closely with teachers and specialists to help pupils progress. Applicants with SEND experience, a calm and patient approach, and DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain) are preferred.