training and education
E-learning modules
£90 - £95 per day
Newmarket
Are you a highly empathetic, proactive, and resilient Teaching Assistant (TA) looking for a consistent, full-time role supporting pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
Do you thrive in a structured, nurturing educational environment, where your focused support leads directly to measurable social, emotional, and independence gains for young learners?
We are urgently seeking a dedicated Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant to become a central member of a highly supportive and specialised SEN School community located in the Newmarket area of Suffolk. If you are committed to promoting the well-being and life skills development of vulnerable students, this is a profoundly impactful opportunity.
The Opportunity:
A fantastic, full-time, long-term opening is available for a skilled Teaching Assistant to work within a highly-regarded specialist provision near Newmarket. This critical role involves providing dedicated support to pupils across various age ranges who have complex and varied Special Educational Needs, which may include:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
- Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
- Associated communication difficulties.
Your consistent, full-time contribution will be vital in helping students engage meaningfully with their tailored curriculum, manage sensory input, develop positive communication methods, and achieve the personal goals set out in their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
Core Responsibilities
- Provide essential, consistent 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEN throughout the school day, adjusting teaching aids and the environment to match individual needs.
- Collaborate closely with the Class Teacher to prepare and implement differentiated, engaging learning activities that align with EHCP objectives.
- Confidently use and embed specialised communication and structure aids, such as visual schedules, social stories, or PECS, as directed by therapists or the Class Teacher.
- Implement the school's Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) strategies calmly and consistently, contributing to a stable, predictable, and therapeutic classroom atmosphere.
- Assist pupils with essential care routines, mobility, and personal organisation as required (full training will be provided).
- Maintain professional, detailed records of pupil interactions, progress against targets, and incidents for EHCP reviews and professional meetings.
- Engage proactively with the wider support team (including therapists and external agencies) to ensure integrated care for the students.
Essential Profile
- Direct experience supporting children or young people with complex SEN (such as ASC, SLD, or SEMH) is highly advantageous.
- A strong working knowledge of, or a commitment to training in, structured intervention techniques and sensory regulation strategies.
- Exceptional levels of patience, commitment, adaptability, and emotional resilience.
- Excellent, clear communication skills, with the capacity to contribute effectively within a multi-disciplinary team setting.
- A proven ability to commit to a consistent, full-time timetable.
- Possession of an Enhanced Child DBS on the update service (or willingness to complete one promptly).
Benefits of Joining Us
- A competitive daily pay rate of £85 - £110, acknowledging your commitment and expertise in a specialist setting.
- The security of a consistent, full-time role within a dedicated SEN school in the Newmarket area.
- Access to ongoing, specialist training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) tailored to complex needs.
- A deeply meaningful career where your daily efforts contribute to life-changing outcomes for vulnerable students.
- £300 Refer A Friend scheme
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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