Do you possess the Level 3 credentials and the pedagogical depth to navigate complex SEN requirements with ease?
Are you a proactive practitioner who excels at adapting resources in real-time and providing strategic insights during collaborative planning?
Are you seeking a professional home where your specialist expertise isn't just an add-on, but a vital component of student success?
If you are a dedicated professional ready to deliver high-impact support, we invite you to discuss your future with us.
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary
Location: Quidenham
Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position
Start Date: ASAP
Qualification: Level 3 TA, SEN experience
Randstad Education is recruiting high-caliber Level 3 SEN Teaching Assistants who excel in high-pressure, high-impact settings. Your mission will be to remove barriers to learning, foster student autonomy, and ensure that every child regardless of their needs attains their highest possible outcomes.
This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.
You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will get back to you soon!
Responsibilities :
* Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
* Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs).
* Adapt learning materials and classroom activities under teacher guidance.
* Support student's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
* Observe, record, and report on student progress to the teacher.
* Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
Preferred Skills :
* Proven experience with a range of SEN (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SpLD).
* Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and SEN strategies.
* Effective de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
* Relevant TA or Special Education qualification is desirable.
* A full, clean driving licence and access to a car.
Personal Attributes :
* Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
* Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
* Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
* Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
* Patient, empathetic, and resilient.
Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time.
All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles.
If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk and I will be in touch with you!!
I look forward to hearing from you soon!