Position
SEN Teaching Assistant – Level 4 specialist – Permanent full‑time position in Cambridge.
Job Details
Contract Type: Permanent full‑time
Start Date: ASAP
Working Hours: Monday to Friday during school hours
Qualification: Level 4 TA with SEN experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group interventions for students aged 11-16 with SEMH, ASD, and complex communication difficulties.
- Assist teachers by modifying classroom resources and activities to meet individual EHCP objectives.
- Implement proactive, positive behaviour management strategies to support students’ emotional and social wellbeing.
- Oversee learning environments and provide administrative resource support under the guidance of the Class Teacher.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing environment by strictly adhering to child protection and welfare protocols.
Preferred Skills
- Proven experience working with children or young people with SEND, specifically within SEMH or autism spectrum contexts.
- Essential Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Mathematics.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team of teachers and support staff.
- Familiarity with adapting curriculum delivery for learners with high anxiety or sensory needs.
- Strong verbal and written skills for reporting on student progress and coordinating with the wider school team.
- 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.
Personal Attributes
- A calm, grounded approach when managing challenging behaviours or high‑pressure situations.
- A can‑do attitude with the initiative to anticipate student needs before they arise.
- A deep‑seated advocate for inclusive excellence and the belief that every child can thrive in the right setting.
- High levels of discretion, emotional intelligence, and commitment.
- Ability to engage with and build rapport with the students.
- Be creative, proactive and flexible in supporting style.
Additional Candidate Requirements
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 an advantage due to the urgent nature of some roles.
Sponsorship
This role cannot offer any sponsorship at this time.
