SEN Teaching Assistants L3 - Snetterton

Randstad Education; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support secondary school students with Special Educational Needs. The ideal candidate will provide 1:1 support, implement Individualised Education Plans, and contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment. This full-time role requires a Level 3 TA qualification and is available for an immediate start in Snetterton.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Special Educational Needs students.
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and SEN strategies.
• Relevant TA or Special Education qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Effective communication

Interpersonal abilities

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Tools

Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)

Job description

Overview

Do you excel at building trust with teenagers and supporting them through both academic and social challenges? Are you a resilient and resourceful Level 3 SEN TA with experience in a busy secondary school environment? Can you confidently support students with their GCSEs and mentor them to become more independent learners?

If this sounds like your next career step, we have an immediate opening.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Location: Snetterton

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: ASAP

Qualification: Level 3 TA, SEN experience

Randstad Education is looking for an experienced professional who is passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve their full potential. This is an urgent opportunity to work with the inclusion department and you will be instrumental in helping students access the curriculum, build independence, and succeed in their studies.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday in line with school hours.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to and I will get back to you soon!

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs).
• Adapt learning materials and classroom activities under teacher guidance.
• Support students' social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience with a range of SEN (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SpLD).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and SEN strategies.
• Effective de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant TA or Special Education qualification is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.

Personal Attributes

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge of learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.

If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you.

I look forward to hearing from you soon!