Sen Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Bury St Edmunds)

Sen Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Bury St Edmunds

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

Are you ready to be the daily difference-maker for students who see and experience the world in a unique way? We are seeking a compassionate, proactive, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a wonderful SEN School in Bury St Edmunds. This is a full-time, long-term role within a school that provides an 'Outstanding' environment for pupils with Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication needs. In this Bury St Edmunds setting, you won't just be 'helping out'-you will be the essential support system that allows a student to feel safe, successful, and truly understood.

Job Responsibility:

Personalised 1:1 Support: Deliver tailored, sensory-integrated activities that cater to the specific cognitive and emotional profile of your assigned student
Communication Advocacy: Empower non-verbal or pre-verbal learners using PECS, Makaton, and visual choice boards, ensuring every student has a voice
Sensory Regulation: Identify environmental triggers early and utilise 'brain breaks' or sensory circuit sessions to help students maintain emotional balance
Classroom Teamwork: Work as a proactive 'right hand' to the Class Teacher, jumping in to support small group interventions and creative learning tasks
Progress Recording: Assist in documenting the 'small-step' victories that form the evidence for Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviews
Dignity in Care: Provide essential assistance with mobility, meal times, and personal hygiene with the highest level of respect, maintaining the student's comfort

Requirements:

Resilient Empathy
A naturally calm and nurturing temperament
Proactive Spirit
A 'can-do' attitude
Commitment to Consistency
Relevant Background: Experience in SEN, healthcare, care work, or youth coaching
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service

What we offer:

Competitive PAYE Rates
Bury St Edmunds Stability: Secure a consistent, full-time role in a school that prides itself on its inclusive culture and supportive leadership
Specialist CPD: Access free, certified training in Team Teach, Autism Awareness, and Safeguarding
Personalised Support: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who understands the Suffolk SEN landscape and will support your transition
Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every friend or colleague you successfully refer to our team
Training and education
E-learning modules

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 29, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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