SEN Teaching Assistant: 1:1 Support & Growth

Randstad Education; Guildford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Health benefits

DBS clearance support

Job summary

Randstad Education in Godalming is seeking an established Teaching Assistant to support students aged 7-19 with diverse needs, including Autism and NVLD. You will provide dedicated 1:1 assistance, help with Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE, and use multi-sensory communication methods.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00 (32 hours/week) on site. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English, a proven SEN background, and be eligible to work in the UK with a completed Enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Proven track record working with SEN students, with strong collaborative teamwork skills.
• Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check.
• Verified eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated 1:1 Support: Work closely with assigned students to encourage engagement, support progress, and build a dependable foundation of trust in an environment built specifically for SEN education.
• Core Skills & Development: Assist with fundamental subjects-including Literacy, Numeracy, and PSHE- while actively fostering essential daily living skills for independence.
• Communication Strategies: Utilize multi-sensory techniques, including signs, Makaton, symbols, and specialised assistive tools to unlock communication.
• Emotional Regulation: Offer calm, expert emotional guidance to assist students through frustration or anxiety, coaching them in effective self-regulation strategies.
• Team Collaboration: Work within a dedicated, highly qualified team. You will benefit from ongoing professional mentoring and full training (including instructions for roles that require personal care support).

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Makaton communication

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent)

Job description

Randstad Education in Godalming is seeking an established Teaching Assistant to support students aged 7-19 with diverse needs, including Autism and NVLD. You will provide dedicated 1:1 assistance, help with Literacy, Numeracy and PSHE, and use multi-sensory communication methods.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 08:30–16:00 (32 hours/week) on site. Applicants must have GCSEs in Maths and English, a proven SEN background, and be eligible to work in the UK with a completed Enhanced DBS check.