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SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 Support Local Secondary Schools
Position: Full-Time, Long-Term (Term Time Only)
Salary: GBP88.92 - GBP100 per day (Weekly Pay)
Start Date: Immediate / Next Term
Are you passionate about neurodiversity and mental health? Join a supportive secondary team as an SEN Teaching Assistant and turn small wins into life-changing progress.
Why This is the Most Rewarding Role in Education
This isn't just a classroom job; it's a role for a mentor, a steady hand, and an advocate. We are looking for empathetic individuals to support students with Additional Needs (SEND), including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.
- Impact-Driven Work: See the direct result of your patience as you help a student overcome barriers to learning and social interaction.
- Specialised Career Growth: Access elite 2026 CPD training, including Team-Teach, Autism Awareness, and De-escalation Strategies—perfect for aspiring Educational Psychologists or Speech Therapists.
- Stability and Routine: These roles are primarily long-term, allowing you to build deep, meaningful bonds with your students.
- Reliable Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates of GBP90 - GBP100, paid every Friday via Randstad.
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Your Role as a 1:1 Specialist
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you are the bridge between the curriculum and the students unique way of learning.
- Personalised Support: Work 1:1 to implement EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) targets using sensory breaks, visual timetables, and simplified tasks.
- Emotional Coaching: Assist students in developing self-regulation skills and social confidence in a mainstream or resource-base setting.
- Collaborative Reporting: Work closely with the SENCO, parents, and external therapists to track progress and adjust support strategies.
- Inclusion Advocacy: Ensure every student, regardless of their needs, feels safe, valued, and included in school life.
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What We Are Looking For
We value character, patience, and empathy above all else. You are an ideal candidate if you:
- Have a Person-First Mindset: You look past the behaviour to understand the communication behind it.
- Are Resilient and Calm: You can navigate challenging moments with professional composure and a de-escalating approach.
- Have Relevant Experience: Whether from a school, care, youth work, or personal background (lived experience with SEND is highly valued).
- Are Committed: You hold an enhanced DBS (or are willing) and are 100% dedicated to Safeguarding and pupil welfare.
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