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Sen Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Luton 14.24 - 15.35 GBP / Hour · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Are you an empathetic, compassionate, and resilient individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference? Can you provide a stable, encouraging presence for young people with complex needs, celebrating their micro-milestones and offering a reliable routine? Whether you are an experienced SEN TA or looking to pivot from a care, psychology, or youth-coaching background, Randstad Education wants to hear from you. We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position at our partner SEN School based in Luton. This vibrant, exceptionally supportive setting caters to pupils with a wide spectrum of learning challenges, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication profiles. Working here means joining a unified, collaborative team that looks past a student's diagnosis to foster an environment where every young person is empowered to grow.

Job Responsibility

  • Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis
  • guiding them through tailored activities that align strictly with their Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
  • Integrate functional communication systems and sensory strategies into the student's daily routine
  • Maintain a safe predictable and nurturing atmosphere by utilising proactive de-escalation techniques and sensory breaks
  • Help students build emotional literacy social confidence and practical life skills to champion their long-term independence
  • Assist pupils during outdoor play lunchtime and sensory exploration
  • providing mobility or personal care assistance
  • Track daily student engagement milestones and breakthroughs
  • providing clear feedback to the Class Teacher SENCO and visiting therapists

Requirements

  • Outstanding compassion
  • warm and approachable demeanour
  • genuine passion for advocating for special educational needs
  • prior experience in child/adult care
  • support work
  • mental health services
  • sports coaching
  • or youth work is highly desirable
  • emotional resilience
  • calm and grounded temperament
  • confidence to support pupils effectively during periods of anxiety or behavioural distress
  • ability to commit to a structured full-time Monday-to-Friday school schedule
  • enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service or willingness to process a new one via Randstad

What we offer

  • Competitive Pay
  • Excellent Luton Connections
  • Continuous Portfolio Growth with free access to our library of certified CPD modules including Autism Awareness Team-Teach and Safeguarding
  • A Dedicated Consultant
  • Referral Rewards
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