Sen Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Chelmsford)

Sen Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Chelmsford

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day

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Job Description:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a real impact in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs? Do you have the resilience to support learners through their challenges and the empathy to celebrate their every success? Whether you are an experienced SEN specialist or a graduate in Psychology or Education looking to gain hands-on experience, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner schools in Chelmsford. This role involves working within a supportive environment-either in a mainstream secondary SEN department or a dedicated specialist school-supporting students with a variety of needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Job Responsibility:

1:1 & Small Group Support: Provide tailored academic and emotional support to students, helping them access the curriculum at a pace that works for them
EHCP Implementation: Work closely with the SENCO to deliver the specific goals outlined in a student's Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP)
Inclusion Advocacy: Act as a bridge between the student and the wider classroom, ensuring they feel included and supported during all school activities
Behavioural Coaching: Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to help students manage their emotions and stay engaged with their learning
Progress Tracking: Observe and record student development, providing valuable feedback to teachers and parents to ensure a consistent approach to their care
Resource Adaptation: Help modify learning materials (such as using visual aids or simplified instructions) to suit the individual needs of the learner

Requirements:

Teaching experience
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

Nice to have:

Experience (Preferred): Prior experience working with SEN (in schools, care settings, or personal life)
background in youth work
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience

What we offer:

Training and education
E-learning modules
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer to our team
Professional Development: Access free, specialist training modules such as Autism Awareness and Behaviour Management
Stability: Many of our SEN TA roles are long-term and can lead to permanent contracts for the right candidate

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 20, 2026

Expiration:
June 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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