SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Bishop's Stortford)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Bishop's Stortford

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

This isn't just a classroom job; it's a role for a mentor, a steady hand, and an advocate. We are looking for empathetic individuals to support students with Additional Needs (SEND), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. Impact-Driven Work: See the direct result of your patience as you help a student overcome barriers to learning and social interaction. Specialised Career Growth: Access elite 2026 CPD training, including Team-Teach, Autism Awareness, and De-escalation Strategies-perfect for aspiring Educational Psychologists or Speech Therapists. Stability & Routine: These roles are primarily long-term, allowing you to build deep, meaningful bonds with your students. Reliable Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £90 - £100, paid every Friday via Randstad.

Job Responsibility:

Personalised Support: Work 1:1 to implement EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets using sensory breaks, visual timetables, and simplified tasks
Emotional Coaching: Assist students in developing self-regulation skills and social confidence in a mainstream or resource-base setting
Collaborative Reporting: Work closely with the SENCO, parents, and external therapists to track progress and adjust support strategies
Inclusion Advocacy: Ensure every student, regardless of their needs, feels safe, valued, and included in school life

Requirements:

Have a "Person-First" Mindset
Are Resilient & Calm
Have Relevant Experience
Are Committed
You hold an enhanced DBS (or are willing to apply)
100% dedicated to Safeguarding and pupil welfare

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:

training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Pay
Referral Bonus
Specialised Career Growth: Access elite 2026 CPD training, including Team-Teach, Autism Awareness, and De-escalation Strategies
Reliable Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of £90 - £100, paid every Friday via Randstad

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 29, 2026

Expiration:
May 09, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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