KS3/4 Special Educational Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time

Welcome bonus

Training & development

Health plan

Refer-a-friend

EAP support

Job summary

Randstad Staffing seeks committed individuals to provide 1-on-1 learning support for students aged 11 to 16 with special educational needs in a school setting.

You will work closely with pupils, assist the Class Teacher, and support cognitive, social and emotional development while maintaining a safe environment. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or equivalent
• Experience in SEN environments preferred
• Willingness to undertake free training opportunities
• Own transport preferred due to semi-rural location
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS check required

Responsibilities

• Establish warm, caring relationships with pupils to help them feel safe and ready to learn.
• Support personal development and independence in daily tasks and social interactions.
• Assist the Class Teacher with daily classroom activities and adapt to school needs.
• Support cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical development of pupils.
• Adapt to various tasks to ensure smooth school operations; full training provided for interventions.

Skills

Empathy

Behaviour management

Communication

De-escalation techniques

Building relationships

Education

CACHE Level 1/2

HLTA

NVQ Level 2

Early childhood studies degree

Job description

Do you possess experience providing 1-on-1 learning support for children with special educational needs? We are seeking enthusiastic, creative, proactive, and dedicated individuals to support students aged 11 to 16 in achieving their full potential at school.

This role provides an ideal opportunity for a committed professional looking to make a meaningful difference for neurodivergent students and their families. You will be joining an environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and offers substantial investment towards your continuous professional development.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Key Duties

• Establish warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils to ensure they feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
• Encourage personal development and independence in daily tasks and social interactions.
• Assist the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom and adapt to the evolving needs of the school.
• Support the cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical development of each pupil.
• Adapt to various tasks to ensure smooth school operations. Full training will be provided for occasions where physical intervention may be required.

Must Haves

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• Prior experience working within a special educational needs (SEN) or special school environment is preferred but not essential.
• A willingness to undertake free training opportunities, for example Level 2 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools.
• Able to provide your own vehicle preferred due to the site's semi-rural location.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

• Term time working only.
• £1000 welcome bonus subject to employer's stipulations.
• Continued free training and career development opportunities.
• Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
• £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university