£90 - £95 per day

Near Burwell

Are you a compassionate and highly adaptable person eager to dedicate your skills to empowering students with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have a natural ability to provide the calm, predictable support necessary for young learners to manage their emotions and access a specialised curriculum?

Looking to secure a stable and deeply rewarding position at a highly supportive SEN school close to Burwell, where your positive energy makes a difference every day?

If you are seeking a career where commitment and care are truly valued, send us your application immediately!

We are recruiting for a reliable and motivated SEN Classroom Assistant / Teaching Assistant (TA) to become a key part of our partner school's team near Burwell.

This is a vital role focused on delivering consistent, individualised support within the classroom environment. You will work with pupils who have a broad spectrum of complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and associated communication needs. Your efforts will directly contribute to maintaining an inclusive, secure, and focused educational setting.

Key Daily Contributions

• Provide essential assistance to students, helping them stay engaged with tasks, navigate changes in routine, and participate successfully in differentiated group activities.
• Collaborate closely with the class teacher to prepare learning stations and modify resources, ensuring they meet the specific sensory and practical requirements of the pupils.
• Implement prescribed support plans, utilising various communication techniques and proactive strategies to anticipate and manage potential challenges.
• Serve as a consistent emotional anchor and mentor, guiding students in developing better self-management and positive social interaction skills.
• Accurately observe and record student progress and behaviour, contributing insightful feedback to the staff team during planning and review sessions.
• Assist with necessary personal care, hygiene, and mobility support as required by the students' specific needs, always acting with professionalism and respect.

Your Skills and Attributes

• Relevant experience working with children or young adults who have complex SEN, preferably within a school or structured support environment, is essential.
• A naturally compassionate, resilient, and resourceful nature, with a clear passion for working in a specialist educational setting.
• A proven ability to quickly build respectful and professional rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• An active Enhanced Child DBS certificate on the update service (or the willingness to apply right away).

Benefits of Joining Us

• A competitive and stable daily pay rate of £90 - £95.
• The chance to work within a highly collaborative and caring specialist school community near Burwell, with strong leadership support.
• Access to ongoing specialist training (CPD) tailored to developing expertise in areas like ASC and behaviour support.
• A role that provides profound daily meaning and satisfaction by directly improving the learning experiences and life skills of vulnerable pupils.
• Our generous £300 'Introduce a Colleague' bonus 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.