1:1 teaching assistant/ Trainee Teacher

Randstad Education; Dorking; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; 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 relaxing spaces

Job summary

A specialised educational provider in Dorking is seeking a dedicated 1:1 teaching assistant to support vulnerable learners with complex needs. This full-time role offers a structured 2-year training program aimed at professional development. Responsibilities include supporting learners on an individual and group basis, creating a fun learning environment, and promoting well-being. Applicants should have relevant childcare or teaching assistant experience and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare, teaching assistant or care experience required.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is mandatory.
• Experience supporting children or adults with SEN needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Promote and encourage an engaging learning environment.
• Complete a 2-year training program to become a teacher.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teaching assistant experience

Calm and nurturing attitude

Experience with SEN needs

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.