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Success is the sum of small efforts - Join us as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant. Are you ready to make a real difference in a student's life every day? Do you thrive in a supportive, hands-on environment where every day brings new opportunities? If yes, Randstad Education is seeking dedicated individuals like you to join secondary school teams in Upminster. Role Overview: As a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant in a secondary setting, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse needs as they navigate their teenage years. Your focus will be on helping students reach their full potential, academically and socially by providing tailored assistance and guidance. This role is rewarding and impactful, offering the chance to empower young people to become independent and confident learners.

Job Responsibility:

  • Assist subject teachers in delivering accessible lessons across the secondary curriculum
  • Foster a positive, mature, and engaging learning environment
  • Provide one-to-one or small-group support to facilitate student progress
  • Monitor student development and report findings to the SENCO and parents
  • Support students during transitions between classes and during break times
  • Adhere strictly to the school's safeguarding and inclusion policies

Requirements:

  • A true passion for supporting the development of young people
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with teenagers
  • A flexible, resilient, and adaptable mindset
  • Previous experience supporting individuals with special educational needs (ASD, ADHD, or SEMH)
  • Proven professional references
  • Enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK

Nice to have:

  • 121 teaching experience
  • ability to communicate with parents
  • ability to work well under pressure
  • able to inspire
  • be a role model
  • building rapport with children
  • career driven
  • communication
  • effective discipline
  • empathy
  • engaging
  • excellent time management
  • FMS experience
  • good behaviour management skills
  • good classroom management
  • good communication skills
  • good sense of humour
  • high expectations
  • keen to contribute to the life of the school
  • key stage 3 experience
  • key stage 4 experience
  • key stage 5 experience
  • knowledge of A-level specification
  • knowledge of curriculum
  • knowledge of GCSE specification
  • knowledge of subject
  • motivated
  • partake in extra curricular activities
  • passion for education
  • SEN experience
  • set clear objectives
  • SIMS experience
  • sixth form experience
  • teaching assistant experience
  • team player
  • work well autonomously
  • years 7-11 experience
What we offer:
  • Competitive daily rates with reliable weekly pay
  • A dedicated consultant to find the right school fit for you
  • Career progression and professional development
  • Supportive leadership within high-achieving secondary departments
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment
  • Reward and recognition for your hard work
  • Referral Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 23, 2026

Expiration:
March 03, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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