sen teaching assistant

(£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)

Are you seeking to make a genuine, measurable difference in the lives of autistic children while fast-tracking your own professional development?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant you will work in small classes on a 1:1 or small-group basis. Using positive reinforcement and behaviourally based teaching techniques, designing and delivering individualised sessions that help pupils reach their full potential, build social skills, and accelerate their learning.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Working Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu (8:45am - 4:45pm) | Tue (8:45am - 5:30pm) | Fri (8:45am - 4:30pm) 36.75 hours per week (Full-time). Part-time options available (minimum 3 days/week, must include Tuesdays and Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead lessons to support students' social and emotional growth as well as helping pupils achieve the highest level of academic success.
• Use structured techniques to help students thrive and maintain a calm environment.
• Support students' daily needs, including personal care, playtime, and educational trips, as part of a collaborative team.
• Progress your own personal development through continued training and fully funded courses.

You Must Have…

• Relevant prior experience working with children or individuals with autism/disabilities within similar roles
• Resilience and flexibility in a changing and challenging environment with learners who have autism and a range of support needs.
• Committed and dedicated individual with a can-do attitude.
• Able to provide your own transportation due to the school's remote location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Ideally You Will Have…

• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths. An Early Years qualification is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Accelerate career trajectory through fully-funded learning through ongoing training in autism and behavioural analysis.
• Attractive joining bonus of £1000.
• Term time working only and bank holidays off.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance, Medical Cashplan, and 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Free hot lunches provided during term time.
• Free on-site parking and minibus shuttle.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university