Classroom Support Assistant (CSA/TA)

Randstad Education; Lingfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible public transport links

Free parking

On-site training

Discounted childcare

Modern staff room amenities

Job summary

An educational support organization is looking for a full-time Classroom Support Assistant in Lingfield, UK. This role involves working with children aged 5-16 facing learning difficulties and autism within a specialist school setting. Responsibilities include supporting learners on an individual and group basis, collaborating with teachers, and assisting students with complex needs. Candidates should have GCSE Maths and English, and experience in teaching or support roles is desirable. Various benefits including training and free parking are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with learning difficulties and autism in an educational setting.
• Desirable experience in teaching assistant roles or working with SEN students.
• Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Responsibilities

• Support learners individually or in groups to achieve learning goals.
• Assist with severe and complex needs during classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers for effective lesson planning and execution.

Skills

Supporting learners with diverse needs

Collaboration with teaching staff

Adaptability in classroom settings

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