1:1 teaching assistant/ Trainee Teacher

Randstad Education; Billingshurst; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incredible rates of pay + welcome bonus

Full training and continued support

Car lease scheme / bike to work scheme

Free onsite hot meals

Access to onsite facilities

Free parking

Fully equipped staff room with games and recliners

Job summary

A specialized education provider in Billingshurst is seeking a dedicated 1:1 teaching assistant/trainee teacher to support children with special educational needs. This full-time position offers engaging work from 8:45 am to 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday, and involves completing a 2-year training program to become a teacher. Candidates with relevant childcare experience, GCSEs in Maths and English, and a passion for promoting learning in a nurturing environment are encouraged to apply. Attractive benefits include training support, onsite meals, and parking.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare, teaching assistant, or care experience with references required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1, small group, and whole-class basis.
• Promote and create a fun and engaging learning environment.
• Complete a 2-year training programme to become a teacher.

Skills

Relevant childcare or teaching assistant experience

Experience supporting children or adults with SEN needs

Calm, nurturing, and resilient individual

Good at promoting a fun learning environment

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

This is the job where you can make a difference and change lives, not many jobs offer such an opportunity. Do you want to inspire children and young people and share your love for learning? Are you looking for a rewarding career? Do you want to support SEN learners with complex needs to achieve their greatest hopes and dreams? If you answered yes then look no further – this is the job for you! The award‑winning, nationally recognised specialist school offers education for children aged 5‑19 with SEN or complex needs. With over 90 learners and full enrolment, the setting offers the opportunity to learn new skills, life skills, build confidence and achieve educational goals such as GCSEs, A‑Levels, and vocational courses. The school is recruiting for a 1:1 teaching assistant/trainee teacher to work full‑time, Monday‑Friday 8:45 am–4:45 pm, commencing as soon as possible.

Benefits

• Incredible rates of pay + welcome bonus
• Full training and continued support
• Car lease scheme / bike to work scheme
• Free onsite hot meals
• Access to onsite facilities
• Free parking
• Fully equipped staff room with games, vending machines and relaxing recliners

Requirements

• Relevant childcare, teaching assistant or care experience, with references required
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN needs (desirable)
• Calm, nurturing and resilient individual
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1, small group and whole‑class basis
• Support the educational and general well‑being of SEN learners
• Promote, encourage and create a fun and engaging learning environment
• Complete the 2‑year training programme to become a teacher

For more information on this role please contact Bryony on 01293 527416. The role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, suitable applicants will begin a three‑stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.