Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible public transport links

Free parking available

Discounted childcare available

On-site training

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Classroom Support Assistant to work with children aged 5-16 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and autistic conditions. This full-time, permanent role focuses on supporting learners individually and in groups, collaborating with teachers, and requires eligibility to work in the UK. Benefits include accessible transport, free parking, discounted childcare, and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Desirable to have relevant teaching assistant and SEN experience.
• Teaching Assistant qualification is beneficial but not essential.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 and group basis.
• Assisting learners with severe and complex needs.
• Collaborating with the teacher to meet learning objectives.

Skills

Supporting learners with complex needs

Collaboration with teachers

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