Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

Randstad Education; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible public transport links

Free parking available

On-site training

Discounted childcare

Modern staff room amenities

Job summary

A specialist educational organization in Hassocks seeks a Classroom Support Assistant to work with children aged 5-16 who have learning difficulties and autistic conditions. This is a full-time, permanent position that starts ASAP and involves supporting learners in various settings. The ideal candidate should have relevant qualifications and experience, especially with SEN. Benefits include free parking, on-site training, and modern resources.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience with severe and complex needs preferred.
• Relevant teaching assistant experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.
• Assist learners with severe and complex needs.
• Collaborate with the teacher to support learning objectives.

Skills

Experience with children aged 5-16

Classroom management

Collaboration with teachers

Understanding of special educational needs

Education

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Overview

Classroom Support Assistant to work with children aged 5-16 with moderate, severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties and autistic conditions in a specialist school setting.

Full‑time, permanent role (term‑time only), starting ASAP.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis
• Assisting learners with severe and complex needs
• Collaborating with the teacher to support learning objectives

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)
• Relevant teaching assistant and SEN experience (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits

• Accessible public transport links
• Free parking available
• Ready supply of tea, cakes and biscuits in the modern and spacious staff room
• Discounted childcare available
• On‑site training
• Bright and spacious classrooms with top‑of‑the‑range resources and technology
• Supportive senior leadership