SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you seeking a rewarding role where you can positively impact pupils with special educational needs while furthering your professional development within a supportive environment?

Located on a leafy and unique campus in Cranleigh, this school provides both staff and students with educational experiences that extend far beyond the traditional classroom setting-featuring forest schooling, stables, and an on-site swimming pool. In this role, you will be dedicated to aiding children aged 8 to 13.

Working Hours

Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

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Assist with the delivery of fundamental subjects, including PSHE, numeracy, and literacy, while fostering essential daily living skills.

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Utilise multi-sensory techniques, such as signs, Makaton, symbols, or specialised aids, to enhance student communication.

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Offer emotional guidance to help students navigate feelings of frustration or anxiety and develop effective self-regulation strategies.

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Collaborate within a committed, expert team that provides extensive mentoring and training; this includes full instruction for roles requiring personal care support.

You Must Have…

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The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.

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Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.

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Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.

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An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.

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Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.

Ideally You Will Have…

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Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.

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Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.

Benefits

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Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.

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£1000 retention bonus for new employees.

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Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.

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Life insurance and medical cashplan.

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24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support.

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Discounted fitness classes.

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Free lunch during term time.

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Ample on-site parking.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact

brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk

or call 01293527416 and ask for Brittany.