Classroom Support Assistant (CSA)

Randstad Education; Cobham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An incredible specialist school is seeking a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join a passionate team committed to providing life-altering educational opportunities for students with diverse SEND needs. In this rewarding role, you'll support students in their learning journey, helping them develop confidence and independence. The school fosters a nurturing environment, offering ongoing training and professional development opportunities. If you're a caring and patient individual with a passion for supporting young people, this is your chance to make a real difference in their lives and be part of a supportive community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and friendly team

Modern, well-equipped school

Specialist resources

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Must have eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support students one-on-one or in small groups to engage in learning.
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to provide holistic care.

Skills

Experience in childcare

Experience in school support

Experience in care or SEN

Ability to support SEND students

Education

GCSE in maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Do you want to be part of a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning community?

Do you want to be part of a dedicated and passionate team that offers every pupil life-altering opportunities and education?

This incredible specialist school is looking for a dedicated Classroom Support Assistant to join our skilled and compassionate team.

This specialist provision is a large and welcoming special school catering for students aged 2 to 19 years with a diverse range of SEND needs. They provide individualised learning and care, ensuring every student belongs to a nurturing and rewarding community. This award-winning and passionate team includes highly skilled teaching staff and a strong multi-disciplinary team, including speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, specialist school nurses, and physiotherapists. Together, they deliver a creative and personalised curriculum, empowering students to achieve their full potential.

In this role, you will support students one-on-one or in small groups to help them engage in learning. You will work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to provide holistic care and assist in delivering a creative and inclusive curriculum. Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence, and life skills is a key part of the role, as is supporting pupils with complex learning needs, physical disabilities, and communication challenges.

We are looking for a caring, patient, and positive individual with a passion for supporting SEND students. Experience working with children or young people is desirable, and experience in SEND is a bonus. The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a collaborative and supportive environment and someone who is adaptable, proactive, and eager to learn.

This is a rewarding role where you will make a real difference every day. We offer ongoing training and professional development opportunities, as well as the chance to work in a modern, well-equipped school with specialist resources. Our team is supportive and friendly, creating an environment where you will feel valued and appreciated.

If you are passionate about helping young people with SEND thrive, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of this school community!

Skills and experience needed for this role:

1. Previous experience in childcare, school support, care or SEN
2. Must have a GCSE in maths and English or equivalent
3. Must have eligibility to work in the UK

If you're ready to be part of a team that is committed to helping young people overcome obstacles and achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you!