SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Thetford)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Thetford

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

We are seeking a proactive and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful SEN School in Thetford. This is a full-time, long-term commitment to a classroom where no two days are the same. You will be supporting pupils with various needs, primarily Autism (ASC) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), ensuring they have a safe, structured, and compassionate environment in which to thrive.

Job Responsibility:

Tailored 1:1 Intervention: Deliver bespoke learning activities that match a student's energy, interest, and sensory needs in real-time
Communication Facilitation: Empower students using PECS, Makaton, and visual choice boards, ensuring every learner has a functional way to express their feelings and needs
Sensory & Emotional Regulation: Act as a co-regulator for students, utilising "brain breaks" and low-arousal techniques to prevent and manage dysregulation
EHCP Evidence Gathering: Work alongside the Class Teacher to observe and document the "small-steps" of progress for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews
Compassionate Personal Care: Assist with mobility and personal hygiene needs, ensuring the student's dignity and privacy are respected at all times
Team Synergy: Function as a proactive member of a tight-knit classroom team, identifying potential triggers before they lead to challenging moments

Requirements:

A "Calm Anchor" Personality: The ability to remain compassionate and steady when a student is in crisis or exhibiting challenging behaviour
High Emotional Intelligence: You can read a student's body language and anticipate their needs before they become frustrated
Unwavering Reliability: Our students find change difficult
we need a dependable professional who will be a consistent figure in their daily routine
A Learner's Mindset: Whether you have a background in care, psychology, or youth work, you are eager to learn and implement new specialist techniques
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad)

Nice to have:

background in youth work
experience in administering medication
mentor experience
speech and language therapy experience

What we offer:

Elite PAYE Rates: £90 - £95 per day, with no umbrella fees and a transparent weekly pay cycle
Thetford Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a school that prides itself on its community feel and staff support
Certified Professional Growth: Free access to Team Teach, Safeguarding, and Autism Awareness training
Dedicated Consultant: Work with Neeraj, your local specialist who will guide you through the vetting process and provide ongoing support
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified educator you refer who joins our team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 07, 2026

Expiration:
April 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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