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Randstad Education is urgently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs at a specialist provision in Burgess Hill. Due to an immediate requirement, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide high-quality support to students with Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).
Job Responsibility:
Specialized 1:1 Support: Providing tailored assistance to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), focusing on both academic progress and emotional regulation
Communication Support: Utilizing alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure every student has a voice
Behavioral Management: Implementing proactive de-escalation techniques and following individual behavior plans to maintain a safe learning environment
Sensory Integration: Assisting students with sensory processing needs by utilizing sensory circuits, breakout rooms, and specialist equipment
Personal Care: Assisting with personal care and mobility requirements where necessary (training provided)
Requirements:
Urgent availability to start immediately and commit to a full-time schedule
Previous experience working with SEN (children or adults) highly desirable
Backgrounds in care, support work, or specialist schooling
Resilience & Empathy
Strong communication
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Nice to have:
Non Teaching
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
CACHE level 1 or 2
CACHE level 2 or 3
early childhood studies degree
health and social care experience
health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
HLTA
NVQ level 2
NVQ level 3
NVQ level 4
high school
college
university
What we offer:
Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates paid every Friday
Dedicated Consultant: A specialist consultant to guide you through the registration and placement process
Free Training: Access to our CPD suite, including Safeguarding and Autism Awareness
Refer-a-Friend: Earn £300 in vouchers for every candidate you refer to us