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TipTopJob; Uttoxeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Job summary

TipTopJob in Uttoxeter is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs in a specialist network. This 1:1 or small-group role uses sensory play, visual timetables, and personalised communication tools to make learning accessible.

Start date: immediate / next term. Your responsibilities include following EHCP goals, using PECS or Makaton for communication, and supporting emotional regulation with sensory breaks.

Qualifications

• Are exceptionally patient and able to support students through challenging moments.
• Have relevant experience in schools, care settings, or volunteering with SEND.
• Are a team player, able to take direction while using initiative.
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing) and are committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Personalised Learning: follow EHCP goals, adapt activities to meet sensory and cognitive needs.
• Communication Support: use PECS, Makaton, or AAC to facilitate expression.
• Emotional Regulation: provide a calm, supportive presence and use sensory breaks as needed.
• Collaborative Care: work with teachers, SENCO and external therapists for holistic development.

Skills

Patience

SEND experience

Team player

DBS check

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Specialist Support Uttoxeter

Position: Full:Time, Long:Term (Term Time Only)

Salary: GBP90 : GBP95 per day (Weekly Pay : dependent on experience)

Start Date: Immediate / Next Term

Are you a compassionate, patient individual who believes that every child, regardless of their barriers, deserves an inspiring education? Join our specialist network as an SEN Teaching Assistant and provide the vital support needed to help students with additional needs thrive.

Small Steps, Big Victories: Impact Where It Matters Most

We are seeking dedicated SEND Specialists to work with students across all ages who have a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), or Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). This role is perfect for those who value connection over curriculum and celebrate the unique progress of every individual learner.

• Tailored Support: Work 1:1 or in small groups to make learning accessible, using sensory play, visual timetables, and personalised communication tools.
• Specialist Career Growth: Gain invaluable experience in a field that is in high demand. Perfect for those pursuing careers in Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or SEN Teaching.
• Meaningful Work: Experience the immense reward of helping a student reach a milestone, whether its a social breakthrough, a new communication skill, or an academic achievement.
• Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP90 : GBP95, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Your Role as an SEN Advocate

• Personalised Learning: Follow and implement EHCP goals, adapting classroom activities to meet the specific sensory and cognitive needs of the student.
• Communication Support: Utilise alternative communication methods such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), Makaton, or AAC devices to give every child a voice.
• Emotional Regulation: Act as a calm consistent presence, recognising early signs of distress and using sensory breaks or de:escalation strategies to support the students wellbeing.
• Collaborative Care: Work closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and external therapists to ensure a holistic approach to the childs development and safety.

Essential Requirements

• Are Exceptionally Patient: You understand that progress can be non:linear and you have the resilience to support students through challenging moments.
• Have Relevant Experience: This could be from a school, care setting, personal experience with family, or volunteering with SEND charities.
• Are a Team Player: You can take direction from specialists while using your own initiative to support the students daily routine.
• Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS on the update service (or are willing ) and are 100 dedicated to Safeguarding.