SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An inclusive and welcoming specialist school is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to support learners with moderate and severe learning difficulties. This role offers an excellent starting salary, a welcome bonus, and opportunities for progression. With a strong sense of community and a commitment to nurturing students' growth, this school provides a vibrant environment for both students and staff. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young learners while benefiting from comprehensive training and modern resources.

Benefits

Excellent starting salary

Welcome bonus

Fully paid training

Modern resources and equipment

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in school or nursery settings is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK SEN settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Communicating with parents about pupils' progress.
• Participating in meetings and training events.

Skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Positive approach to supporting learners

Experience in school or nursery

Knowledge of UK SEN settings

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

iPads

Job description

Join us and be part of something extraordinary!

Passionate Teaching Assistant Wanted - Make a Difference Today!

Are you eager to inspire a love for learning? Do you want to support students on a 1:1 and small group basis?

If you're looking for a rewarding and long-term career as a Teaching Assistant in a specialist school, this is the perfect place to start!

This inclusive and welcoming specialist school is seeking a dedicated TA to provide essential support to learners with moderate and severe learning difficulties. With a dual-site campus and over 150 students, this school is a vibrant and dynamic environment, ranked #1 in the county.

Recently rated Outstanding by OFSTED, the school champions a "working together" and "everyone counts" ethos. It offers a broad curriculum that nurtures students' physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual growth. Catering to learners aged 6-19, the school prides itself on an exceptional leadership team and a strong sense of community.

Recent achievements include the Active Mark, Eco Award, Healthy School Award, and International School Award. The school also regularly organises successful fundraising events, reinforcing its commitment to both students and the wider community.

From the moment you step through the gates, you'll feel the warmth, support, and passion that make this school truly special.

Benefits:

• Excellent starting salary/term time and a welcome bonus
• 2 week intensive training - fully paid
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
• Opportunities for progression from senior teaching assistant to other areas such as therapies and inclusion support

Minimum Requirements:

• Flexibility, resilience, and a positive approach to supporting learners
• School, nursery, or education-based experience (desirable)
• Knowledge of UK SEN settings (desirable)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group, and classroom basis
• Communicating with parents and carers about pupils' progress
• Participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole school training events

If you want to learn more about this opportunity or wish to apply, please contact Bryony di Cara at 01293 527416.

This role is open for applications over the next week. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a three-stage interview process, culminating in a final interview with school leadership.