1:1 Sen Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Ely)

Job Description

Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and naturally empathetic individual looking for a role where you can truly measure your impact one-to-one? Can you provide the consistent, personalised support a child needs to navigate their school day, overcome barriers, and build confidence? Whether you are an experienced SEN specialist or a graduate looking to step into educational psychology or speech therapy, your unique skills are needed here. We are seeking a compassionate and resilient 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position. Unlike general classroom roles, this position is uniquely focused on the development, safety, and progress of one specific student. You will become their champion, their steady anchor in the classroom, and their primary guide as they work towards their individual academic and emotional goals.

Job Responsibility

Bespoke 1:1 Support: Accompany your designated pupil throughout the school day, adapting classroom tasks in real-time to match their specific learning pace and cognitive needs
EHCP Implementation: Closely follow and implement the targets set out in the student's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP), keeping detailed logs of their daily breakthroughs and challenges
Communication & Sensory Scaffolding: Utilise specialised tools (such as visual schedules, Now-and-Next boards, or PECS) to reduce anxiety and help the student transition smoothly between lessons
Emotional Regulation: Act as a proactive mentor, recognising early signs of frustration or sensory overload, and utilising gentle de-escalation or sensory breaks before behaviours escalate
Inclusion Facilitation: Bridge the social gap by helping your student interact positively with their peers during break times and group work, fostering true classroom inclusion
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work as part of a dedicated circle of care, collaborating closely with the Class Teacher, SENCO, parents, and external therapists (e.g., Speech & Language or Occupational Therapists)

Requirements

A patient, person-centred approach
resilience & professionalism
proactive intuition
reliability & commitment
compliance: an enhanced child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)
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

What we offer

Competitive weekly pay: £90 - £95 per day
continuous professional growth: access to a library of free, certified CPD courses, including Team-Teach, Autism Awareness, and Positive Behaviour Support
a true stepping stone: gain deep, specialised 1:1 experience that is highly sought after for future careers in Educational Psychology, Speech Therapy, or specialised teaching
dedicated advocacy: work directly with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who will ensure a smooth vetting process and provide continuous support throughout your placement
referral bonus: earn a £300 voucher for every qualified friend or colleague you successfully refer to our team
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