SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (St Ives)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , St Ives

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

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Job Description:

Are you a compassionate and resilient professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit, supportive educational community? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner SEN School in the heart of St Ives. This school is renowned for its welcoming atmosphere and its commitment to providing a tailored, sensory-rich education for students with Autism (ASC), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and speech and language challenges. In this St Ives-based role, you will be the consistent, encouraging presence that helps a student bridge the gap between their challenges and their achievements.

Job Responsibility:

Targeted 1:1 Engagement: Deliver bespoke learning activities and sensory-based tasks that cater to the specific emotional and cognitive profile of your assigned student
Communication Support: Empower students using Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables, ensuring every learner has a functional way to communicate their needs and choices
Proactive Regulation: Identify environmental triggers early and utilise 'quiet zones' or sensory breaks to help students maintain emotional balance and focus
Academic Scaffolding: Assist the Class Teacher in modifying lesson materials, ensuring that subjects like Literacy and Numeracy are accessible and engaging for all
Progress Tracking: Document 'small-step' victories and behavioural observations to provide vital evidence for EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) reviews
Community & Life Skills: Support students during local outings and practical life-skills sessions, helping them build confidence in real-world settings

Requirements:

Resilient empathy
naturally calm, compassionate, and nurturing temperament
proactive intuition
commitment to consistency
relevant background (experience in SEN, care work, psychology, or youth coaching is highly valued, but a genuine heart for neurodiverse learners is the essential trait)
compliance with an enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one through Randstad)
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:

£95 - £100 per day
St Ives Stability - secure a consistent, long-term role in a school that values its staff and provides a truly collaborative working environment
Free Specialist CPD - certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
Personalized Support - work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant
Referral Rewards - earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer
training and education
e-learning modules

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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