Sen teaching assistant Job at Randstad (King's Lynn)

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant £90 - £95 per day King's Lynn Are you ready to be the person who makes a student feel seen, heard, and understood every single day? Do you have the compassion to celebrate the "inch-stones" and the resilience to provide a calm, steadying presence when a student is navigating a world that feels overwhelming? We are looking for a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded SEN School in King's Lynn. This is a long-term, full-time role within a vibrant learning community dedicated to students with complex needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and sensory processing challenges. If you are looking for a career where your emotional intelligence is just as valuable as your professional skills, this is the role for you.

Job Responsibility

1:1 Mentorship: Deliver tailored, sensory-friendly activities designed by the Class Teacher to meet the specific cognitive and emotional needs of individual students
Communication Support: Act as a bridge for students using PECS, Makaton, or visual timetables, ensuring every student has a functional way to express themselves
Sensory Regulation: Identify environmental triggers and lead 'brain breaks' or sensory circuit sessions to help students maintain a state of calm and focus
Progress Tracking: Help record and evidence small-step progress toward Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets, providing vital feedback for student reviews
Dignified Personal Care: Assist with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene with the utmost respect, ensuring the student's comfort and wellbeing at all times
Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly with the Class Teacher and therapists to provide a consistent, high-standard 'wrap-around' support system

Requirements

Resilient Empathy: The ability to stay grounded and supportive during periods of student dysregulation or challenging behaviour
Proactive Intuition: You have a 'sixth sense' for when a student needs a change of pace or a sensory break before their frustration escalates
Reliability: Our students rely on routine
we need a dedicated professional who will be a consistent, dependable figure in their school life
Transferable Experience: Backgrounds in care, youth work, psychology, or sports coaching are highly beneficial, though a genuine heart for SEN is the most important requirement
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one via Randstad)

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Backgrounds in care
youth work
psychology
sports coaching

What we offer

Competitive Rates: £90 - £95 per day
Cambridge Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a school that values staff development and student dignity
Professional Growth: Access free, certified CPD in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
Personal Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Cambridgeshire SEN market and will support your transition
Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified friend or colleague you successfully refer to our team
Training and education
E-learning modules

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