SEN Teaching Assistants (Secondary) - Norwich

Randstad Education; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent position in Norwich. The role involves providing tailored support to SEN students, adapting learning materials, and helping students achieve their potential in a positive environment. Candidates must hold a Level 3 TA qualification and have experience with various special educational needs.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA qualification with SEN experience required.
• Proven experience with Autism, ADHD, or SpLD.
• Ability to engage and build rapport with students.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement Individualised Education Plans (IEPs).
• Adapt learning materials under teacher guidance.

Skills

Experience with a range of SEN

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Communication skills

Effective de-escalation abilities

Relevant TA or Special Education qualification

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Do you enjoy working with teenagers and helping them navigate their school day?

Are you skilled at building trust and supporting students across different subjects?

Are you experienced Level 3 SEN TA who thrives on helping students achieve their potential?

If this strikes a chord with you, we would be keen to hear back from you.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Location: Across Norwich

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: ASAP/September and January

Qualification: Level 3 TA, SEN experience

Randstad Education is seeking skilled and resilient Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated inclusion department. This is a challenging but vital role where you will empower students to access the curriculum, build independence, and achieve their full potential.

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

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to [e-mail] or you can also call me on 07441 928189.

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 student's 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.

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 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 [e-mail] and I will be in touch with you!!

I look forward to hearing from you soon!