SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: SEN Classroom Support Assistant

Agency: Randstad Education

Location: Stevenage

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Full-time, Long-term Contract (Potential for Permanent)

Overview

Randstad Education is recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a fully accessible, state-of-the-art specialist school in Stevenage. Catering to pupils with physical disabilities, complex learning difficulties (SLD), autism, and sensory or communication needs, this exceptional setting features specialist facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, Optimistic equipment, and adapted sensory spaces.

This role is ideal for experienced SEN TAs, mainstream TAs looking to specialise in SEND, or care/residential professionals wanting to transfer their skills into an educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist teachers with lesson delivery, resource preparation, and classroom setup.
• Support pupils with challenging behaviours using positive behaviour management.
• Assist with personal care needs (e.g., feeding, toileting, mobility) where required.
• Maintain robust safeguarding standards while fostering pupil confidence and independence.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of experience working with children or young people with complex SEN/care needs.
• Calm, resilient, and compassionate approach to behaviour management and personal care.
• Strong literacy, numeracy, and overall communication skills.
• Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply).
• Team Teach certification preferred (or willingness to undertake training).
• Two recent professional references.

Benefits

• Access to top-tier specialist facilities and a supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Free accredited CPD training, including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and ACEs.
• Opportunity for permanent placement within a progressive school setting.
• Dedicated Randstad consultant, competitive daily rates, and weekly pay.
• £300 refer-a-friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to make a difference? Apply today to start a rewarding career with Randstad supporting you every step of the way!

experience

Non Teaching

skills

engaging,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,knowledge of curriculum,motivated

qualifications

BTEC certificate in children,health and social care experience