Sen teaching assistant Job at Randstad (Bury St Edmunds)

Sen teaching assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Bury St Edmunds

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day

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Job Description:

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a heart for supporting students with additional needs? Do you want to work in a setting where your efforts directly contribute to a child's independence and confidence? Are you looking for a rewarding role in a Bury St Edmunds school that values inclusive education and staff wellbeing? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful SEN School in Bury St Edmunds. This role is perfect for someone who understands that "one size doesn't fit all" in education. You will be supporting students with a range of needs, which may include Autism (ASD), ADHD, or Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), helping them to navigate the curriculum and the school day successfully.

Job Responsibility:

Individualised Support: Provide 1:1 assistance to students, breaking down tasks into manageable steps to help them achieve their personal and academic goals
Emotional Regulation: Use positive reinforcement and de-escalation techniques to help students manage their emotions in a classroom environment
Communication Support: Help students express themselves through various methods, potentially including visual aids or simplified language
Inclusive Classroom Aid: Assist the class teacher in adapting resources and activities to ensure they are accessible to students with different learning profiles
Social Development: Facilitate social interactions between students, helping them build meaningful friendships and teamwork skills
Progress Tracking: Monitor student engagement and wellbeing, providing regular updates to the SENCO and parents regarding milestones and challenges.

Requirements:

Experience or Transferable Skills: Experience in SEN is highly valued, but we also welcome applicants with a background in healthcare, care work, or psychology who have a passion for child development
Patience & Calmness: The ability to remain composed and supportive, providing a steady presence for students who may find school overwhelming
Adaptability: A flexible approach to your workday-no two days are the same in an SEN setting
Strong Communication: The ability to build professional rapport with students, staff, and external specialists
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).

Nice to have:

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
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience

What we offer:

Competitive Daily Rates: Earn £90 - £95 per day
Local Bury St Edmunds Schools: Work in reputable schools within your local community with manageable commutes
Career Progression: Access to training and CPD that can help you move toward a career in teaching, educational psychology, or specialist SEN support
Dedicated Support: Work with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who will match you with a school that suits your personality and experience
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every professional you successfully refer to our team
training and education
E-learning modules

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 18, 2026

Expiration:
June 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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