SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

£14.24 to 15.35 per hour

Luton

Are you an empathetic, compassionate, and resilient individual looking for a rewarding role where you can make a tangible difference?

Can you provide a stable, encouraging presence for young people with complex needs, celebrating their micro-milestones and offering a reliable routine?

Whether you are an experienced SEN TA or looking to pivot from a care, psychology, or youth-coaching background, Randstad Education wants to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term position at our partner SEN School based in Luton. This vibrant, exceptionally supportive setting caters to pupils with a wide spectrum of learning challenges, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and complex communication profiles.

Working here means joining a unified, collaborative team that looks past a student's diagnosis to foster an environment where every young person is empowered to grow.

Your Responsibilities

• Personalised Learning Support: Support pupils on a 1:1 and small-group basis, guiding them through tailored activities that align strictly with their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Communication & Sensory Support: Integrate functional communication systems (such as Makaton, PECS, and visual timetables) and sensory strategies seamlessly into the student's daily routine.
• Positive Behaviour Support: Maintain a safe, predictable, and nurturing atmosphere by utilising proactive de-escalation techniques and sensory breaks during times of emotional dysregulation.
• Life Skills & Independence Coaching: Help students build emotional literacy, social confidence, and practical life skills to champion their long-term independence.
• Sensory & Personal Care: Assist pupils during outdoor play, lunchtime, and sensory exploration, providing mobility or personal care assistance with the utmost dignity and respect.
• Progress Recording: Track daily student engagement, milestones, and breakthroughs, providing clear feedback to the Class Teacher, SENCO, and visiting therapists.

What You'll Bring to the Team

• The Right Mindset: Outstanding compassion, a warm and approachable demeanour, and a genuine passion for advocating for special educational needs.
• Transferable Skills: Prior experience in child/adult care, support work, mental health services, sports coaching, or youth work is highly desirable.
• Emotional Resilience: A calm, grounded temperament with the confidence to support pupils effectively during periods of anxiety or behavioural distress.
• Commitment to Consistency: Because our pupils thrive on predictability, you must be able to commit to a structured, full-time Monday-to-Friday school schedule.
• Compliance: An enhanced Child & Adult DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).

Why Partner with Randstad?

• Competitive Pay: £14.24 to 15.35 per hour
• Excellent Luton Connections: Work in a highly accessible Bedfordshire hub with fantastic transport links via the M1, local bus networks, and rail lines.
• Continuous Portfolio Growth: Elevate your credentials with free access to our library of certified CPD modules, including Autism Awareness, Team-Teach, and Safeguarding.
• A Dedicated Consultant: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist consultant, who understands the specific demands of SEND settings, manages your compliance, and advocates for your career goals.
• Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or school support professional you successfully refer to our agency!

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.

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