Teaching Assistant

Randstad · Ipswich, East of England

Teaching Assistant at Randstad, based in Ipswich, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Ipswich, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
2 weeks ago
Closes
29 Aug 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference PR-1533208

About the role

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant

Are you a motivated person looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant role?

Are you passionate about supporting children?

Do you think you could thrive in a school setting?

We are looking for motivated individuals to join SEN schools in the Ipswich area.

Becoming an SEN Teaching Assistant is an excellent opportunity to make a big difference in a pupil's education, to build upon your teaching support skills, and to gain experience in a wide range of teaching methods, aids, and approaches.

Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant is a priceless chance to obtain classroom experience if you're interested in teaching children with Special Educational Needs.


Your duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant will include:
  • Assist in carrying out educational strategies that are appropriate for each child's learning goals.

  • Develop a connection of trust with every child and speak to them in terms they can understand.

  • Encourage diversity, acceptance, and inclusion, and make sure all the children have equal access to learning and growth.

  • Encourage children's involvement and make sure they are paying attention during the lesson.

  • Provide opportunities for developing independence.

  • Give children, parents, and caregivers feedback about their development, accomplishments, and potential issues as directed by the teaching team.


Requirements:
  • Good knowledge of the national curriculum

  • Experience working with SEN pupils

  • A drive to inspire the next generation

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  • An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)


Employers will also be looking for those who are:
  • Empathetic, caring, and compassionate.

  • Well-presented and professional.

  • Positive, passionate, and motivational.

  • Supportive and understanding.

  • Creative, flexible, and resourceful.

  • Trustworthy and ethical.

  • Assertive and confident.


Flexible Working Options:

Supply work suits around YOUR availability! You are in full control of your working diary and can update your availability as appropriate using our efficient booking system. This has proven ideal for those with prior childcare arrangements in place or those who are generally looking for ad hoc work.

Long-term bookings will see you working at a friendly school for a set duration of time and days per week, depending on their needs. Interviews and trial days would be arranged to ensure that the school is a good fit for you on a long-term basis - we make sure that you feel comfortable.


How to Apply:

If this role sounds like the one for you - apply today and send your CV to Rachel at [email removed] or contact her on [phone removed].


experience

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

Reference: PR-1533208 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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