SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Swindon

Category:
Education

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Not provided

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Job Description:

Primary SEN Teaching Assistant | 1:1 Support | Local Primary Schools. Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only). A Career Built on Impact, Not Just Academics. We are seeking dedicated 1:1 Support Assistants to work within EYFS, KS1, and KS2 settings. This role is ideal for those passionate about child development, neurodiversity, and mental health. You will support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Global Developmental Delay (GDD), and Speech and Language challenges. Nurture & Growth: Witness the incredible "firsts". Specialised Career Path: This is the perfect springboard for aspiring Educational Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, or Primary Teachers.

Job Responsibility:

Personalised 1:1 Support: Implement tailored activities to meet EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets
Sensory & Visual Learning: Utilise creative tools such as PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System), "Now & Next" boards, and sensory breaks
Holistic Care: Support children with social skills, emotional regulation, and personal care needs where required
Collaborative Support: Work closely with the Class Teacher and SENCO to create a safe, inclusive, and high-energy learning environment

Requirements:

Naturally patient
Relevant experience from a school, nursery, healthcare, or personal lived experience with SEND
Strong communicator
Committed to Safeguarding and child welfare
Hold an enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
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
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 3
NVQ level 4

What we offer:

Weekly Pay
Referral Bonus
Training and Education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Work-Life Balance: typical school hours (approx. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm) with no "take-home" work or weekend commitments

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Expiration:
April 09, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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