SEN Teaching Assistant

• Do you have a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with special educational needs?

• Are you a patient, resilient communicator ready to build strong one-to-one and small group relationships?

• Are you looking for a rewarding, full-time teaching assistant role in Northstowe?

Location: Northstowe, Cambridgeshire

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-Time (5 days a week) - Long-Term / Ongoing

Salary: £95 - £110 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you an empathetic, proactive support professional looking for a fulfilling role as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant, modern school community in Northstowe. Working full-time (5 days a week), this role is centered on delivering targeted, person-centred support to students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers, the SENCO, and specialist support teams to create an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment where every child feels empowered to achieve.

• One-to-One & Small Group Support: As a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored learning support, guiding SEN pupils through classroom activities and adapted tasks.

• Behaviour & Sensory Regulation: Implement positive behavior management strategies, sensory breaks, and visual routines to help students remain engaged and feel supported throughout the school day.

• Promote Independence: Assist SEN students in developing essential life skills, social communication, emotional resilience, and classroom confidence.

• Collaborate with SENCO & Specialists: Track pupil progress, maintain observational notes, and work closely with the SENCO, speech therapists, and educational psychologists to adapt support plans.

• Foster Inclusion: Help adapt curriculum materials and create learning aids to ensure all practical and academic activities are fully accessible for your assigned pupils.

We are searching for a compassionate, reliable SEN Teaching Assistant with strong interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in special education support.

• Prior experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, learning support assistant, care worker, or youth support specialist is highly advantageous.

• Understanding of various educational needs (e.g., Autism spectrum condition, ADHD, Down Syndrome, SEMH, or complex needs).

• Calm, patient, and adaptable approach with strong de-escalation skills and emotional maturity.

• Punctual and able to commit to a full-time timetable (5 days a week, Monday to Friday).

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

• Competitive Daily Rates: Paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Modern School Environment: Work within the growing, highly resourced Northstowe community with collaborative staff and great facilities.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to make a positive impact for SEN students in Northstowe? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

high school,college,university