Sen Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Hitchin)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our partner SEN School based in Hitchin for a permanent or long-term placement starting in September 2026. This dedicated school supports pupils with a diverse range of complex needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges. We are looking for an educational mentor who sees past diagnoses, implements highly personalised learning pathways, and fosters an environment where every student can achieve their full potential.

Job Responsibility

Tailored Learning Support: Work closely with students on a 1:1 or small-group basis to deliver adapted learning activities that align strictly with their individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Communication & Sensory Integration: Seamlessly incorporate functional communication aids (such as Makaton, PECS, or high-tech AAC devices) and sensory strategies into your daily support routine
Positive Behaviour Support: Cultivate a safe, predictable, and nurturing environment, utilising proactive de-escalation techniques and sensory breaks to support students experiencing emotional dysregulation
Independence Coaching: Help students develop vital life skills, emotional literacy, and positive peer interaction habits to build their long-term confidence and independence
Sensory & Care Assistance: Support pupils during sensory breaks, outdoor play, lunchtimes, and assist with personal care or mobility needs where required, ensuring dignity at all times
Multidisciplinary Liaison: Monitor daily student engagement and breakthroughs, providing clear updates and collaborating regularly with the Class Teacher, SENCO, and visiting therapists

Requirements

Outstanding patience, a warm demeanour, and a genuine passion for working within special educational needs
Prior experience in adult or child care, youth work, mental health support, sports coaching, or an SEN setting is highly advantageous
A calm, grounded, and patient demeanour, with the ability to support students confidently during periods of pupil dysregulation or high anxiety
A genuine desire to work as part of a highly unified, multidisciplinary team that puts the holistic wellbeing of the child first
An enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)

What we offer

Competitive Rates: £14.24 to 15.35 per hour
September 2026 Ready: Secure your upcoming autumn term role early and step into a beautifully structured, modern specialist facility with excellent sensory rooms and outdoor spaces
Continuous Professional Growth: Access to free, certified CPD modules-such as Team-Teach, Trauma-Informed Practice, and advanced Safeguarding-to support your career progression
Dedicated Consultancy: Benefit from a direct relationship with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who understands the unique demands of SEND environments and will advocate for your placement goals
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified specialist teacher or support worker you successfully refer to our team!
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