SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible Roles & Local Schools

Randstad Education; Alconbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Local consultant support

Flexible availability

CPD training opportunities

Pathway to long-term/ permanent roles

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in Near Sawtry and surrounding Cambridgeshire/Huntingdonshire areas. We partner with specialist SEN schools and provisions to offer day-to-day cover or long-term placements, providing real impact in students' education and development.

Experience with ASC, MLD/SLD, SEMH, or physical/sensory needs is valued, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with SEND or complex needs.
• Patient, calm, nurturing approach with resilience.
• Strong communication; knowledge of alternative communication methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEND needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Assist with EHCP-based activities and visual aids.
• Help create a safe, structured, low-arousal learning environment.
• Assist with emotional regulation and de-escalation techniques.
• Support personal care, mobility, or therapy needs where required (training provided).
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to achieve targets.

Skills

SEND experience

emotional resilience

strong communication

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in Near Sawtry and surrounding Cambridgeshire/Huntingdonshire areas. We partner with specialist SEN schools and provisions to offer day-to-day cover or long-term placements, providing real impact in students' education and development.

Experience with ASC, MLD/SLD, SEMH, or physical/sensory needs is valued, with training provided where needed.