SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Thetford)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Thetford

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day

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Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start at a truly remarkable SEN School in Thetford. This is a rare opportunity to join a team that feels like a family, dedicated to providing an inclusive and empowering education for children with complex needs, including Autism (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD). If you are looking for a role where your presence truly matters every single day, this is the school for you.

Job Responsibility:

Tailored support: work 1:1 and in small groups to help students engage with sensory-based and academic activities
positive behaviour support: implement personalised strategies to help students manage their emotions and navigate the school day in a calm, low-arousal manner
personal care & wellbeing: assist with the physical and emotional needs of students, ensuring they feel safe, respected, and ready to learn
communication advocacy: utilise tools such as PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables to help non-verbal or semi-verbal students express themselves
collaborative working: partner with the class teacher and therapy teams (Speech & Language, OT) to follow Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
celebrating milestones: foster a positive environment where every small victory-from improved social interaction to a new skill mastered-is celebrated

Requirements:

Experience or passion
prior experience in SEN is beneficial, but we also welcome individuals from care, sports coaching, or youth work backgrounds who possess the right can-do attitude
resilience
empathy
reliability
compliance: an enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)
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

What we offer:

Training and education
E-learning modules
daily rates: £90 - £95 per day
wonderful school setting
ASAP start
dedicated consultancy
referral rewards: earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 18, 2026

Expiration:
June 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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