SEN Learning Support Assistant — Impactful, Term-Time Role

Randstad Education; Reigate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On site parking

Top of the range technology and modern

Excellent rates of pay

Extensive grounds

Team days and events

Brilliant career progression

Supportive management

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a residential SEN setting in Reigate. The role runs full-time on site, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00, with a term-time schedule and a guaranteed contract until July 2027.

The successful candidate will support learners with diverse needs, engage in group and individual activities, and assist the teacher in planning and delivery across the curriculum. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience working in SEND settings.
• Experience working with children is essential.
• Be flexible and able to work independently and in a team.
• Be able to engage learners with varying learning difficulties.
• Willingness to learn and build relationships with learners.
• Be confident to support the lead in groups and in different subjects.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching assistance to the teacher according to weekly/daily/sessional planning.
• Provide group and/or individual activities planned by the teacher.
• Work individually with learners to develop work.
• Support learners' wellbeing within the school structure.
• Monitor and evaluate learners' progress under teacher guidance.
• Assist teachers in applying management strategies for a productive learning environment.
• Support learners in planned structured work across curriculum areas.

Skills

Empathy towards SEN learners

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for a residential SEN setting in Reigate. The role runs full-time on site, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00, with a term-time schedule and a guaranteed contract until July 2027.

The successful candidate will support learners with diverse needs, engage in group and individual activities, and assist the teacher in planning and delivery across the curriculum. DBS checks and safeguarding are part of the recruitment process.