SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Cambridge)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Cambridge

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant £95 - £100 per day Cambridge Are you looking to build a career in an 'Outstanding' educational setting where your empathy and compassion are your most valued professional tools? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our premier partner SEN School in Cambridge. This specialist provision is a center of excellence for students with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs. In this role, you aren't just helping in a classroom; you are becoming a vital part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to unlocking the potential of every child.

Job Responsibility:

Tailored 1:1 Support: Work closely with assigned students to deliver sensory-integrated learning activities that align with their specific cognitive and emotional needs
Communication Leadership: Use Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables to ensure that every student, regardless of verbal ability, can express their choices and needs
Positive Regulation: Monitor sensory environments and utilise 'brain breaks' or calming strategies to help students maintain emotional balance throughout the school day
Academic Scaffolding: Assist the Class Teacher in adapting lesson materials, ensuring that activities are accessible, engaging, and dignity-focused
Progress Tracking: Help document 'small-step' achievements and behavioural observations to provide essential data for EHCP reviews
Holistic Care: Support students with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene with the highest level of respect and care

Requirements:

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

What we offer:

Free Specialist CPD
Referral Rewards - £300 voucher per referral

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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