SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you an empathetic, resilient support professional ready to empower children with complex sensory and behavioural needs?

Do you want to join an inclusive mainstream primary school where specialist SEN support is genuinely celebrated?

Are you ready to secure a rewarding, full-time classroom role starting this coming term?

Working alongside Randstad Education Leeds connects you with an experienced team dedicated to matching support staff with fulfilling primary roles across South Yorkshire. This welcoming mainstream primary school features a dedicated, resource-rich SEN provision. The school provides a supportive, low-arousal environment, modern sensory tools, and a collaborative team culture designed to help children with ASC, ADHD, and challenging behaviour reach their full potential.

• Provide dedicated classroom and small-group support for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and associated challenging behaviour.

• Implement structured Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets under the guidance of the SENDCo.

• Utilise visual schedules, communication aids (e.g., PECS/Makaton), and de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe, calm learning space.

• Foster emotional regulation, positive behavioural choices, and self-confidence through continuous praise and structured routines.

• Assist during transition periods, sensory room sessions, and outdoor break times to ensure pupil safety and engagement.

• Keep clear, accurate daily notes regarding behavioural milestones and learning achievements to share with teachers and parents.

• Practical experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEND), sensory processing needs, or challenging behaviour in a school or care setting.

• A patient, calm, and highly resilient personality with strong de-escalation and behavioural management capabilities.

• Good foundational qualifications (GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics).

• A valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one with us).

• Team Teach certification or specialised SEN training is highly desirable (or a willingness to undertake training).

• Competitive weekly pay rates processed via transparent PAYE schemes.

• A dedicated local consultant to support you throughout your placement and onboarding.

• Free continuous professional development (CPD) courses, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding modules.

• Exclusive app access to everyday lifestyle savings on supermarkets, high-street shopping, and leisure.

• A generous £300 refer-a-friend voucher scheme for every qualified educator you recommend to our agency.

Apply now to unleash your potential! For more information or to submit your application, call [phone removed] or email [email removed].

experience

Non 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

qualifications

BEd,BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4