SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad UK; Waverley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1000 joining bonus

Term-time working (off during holidays

Life Assurance

Medical Cashplan

Wellbeing and counselling support

Free hot lunches

On-site parking

Minibus shuttle

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to directly support autistic children and accelerate career growth. You will deliver personalised sessions, reinforce positive behaviours, and work in small groups or individually to foster academic progress and social development.

The role offers term-time options? and a full-time schedule with on-site work and funded training opportunities to enhance qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with autism in similar settings.
• Resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments.
• Full right to work in the UK; no sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised learning sessions to support academic progress.
• Create a calm, structured learning environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues on pupil care and off-site visits.
• Participate in funded training and qualifications.

Skills

Autism support

Behavioural teaching

Individual student support

Classroom support

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Early Years qualification (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you eager to make a direct, tangible impact on autistic children's growth while accelerating your career path?

In this SEN Teaching Assistant role, you will support students individually or within small classroom settings.

Applying positive reinforcement along with behavioural teaching methods, you will create and implement personalised learning sessions to foster academic progress, strengthen social abilities, and empower pupils to achieve their highest potential.

Working Hours: Mon, Wed, Thu (8:45am - 4:45pm) | Tue (8:45am - 5:30pm) | Fri (8:45am - 4:30pm) 36.75 hours per week (Full-time). Part-time options available (minimum 3 days/week, must include Tuesdays and Fridays).

Responsibilities

Design and deliver lessons that foster students' emotional and social growth while promoting high academic achievement.

Apply structured strategies to sustain a peaceful atmosphere and support student success.

Collaborate with colleagues to assist pupils with everyday needs, personal care, recreational time, and off-site educational visits.

Advance your professional skills through ongoing training opportunities and fully funded qualification courses.

You Must Have…

Background in supporting children or individuals with autism or other disabilities within comparable environments.

Strong resilience and adaptability when working alongside autistic learners with diverse support requirements in a dynamic setting.

A proactive, dedicated approach with a strong commitment to student development.

Full right to work within the United Kingdom, no sponsorship.

Access to personal transport, given the remote setting of the school.

Successful applicants must complete an enhanced DBS check and put it on the update service (child and adult workforce).

Ideally You Will Have…

Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths. An Early Years qualification is a plus.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Accelerate career trajectory through fully-funded learning through ongoing training in autism and behavioural analysis.

• Attractive joining bonus of £1000.
• Term time working only and bank holidays off.
• Comprehensive Life Assurance, Medical Cashplan, and 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Free hot lunches provided during term time.
• Free on-site parking and minibus shuttle.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.