SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible & Long-Term Roles

Randstad UK; Reigate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is partnering with an award-winning specialist school in Reigate to recruit a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex physical disabilities, and varied learning needs in a warm, collaborative environment.

Choose flexible day-to-day supply shifts or a stable long-term contract, with hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Pay is £88-£93 per day, paid weekly, and DBS checks are required or processed on arrival.

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of direct experience working with SEN pupils or strong transferable care/healthcare background.
• Solid understanding of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and/or complex physical disabilities.
• DBS Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce (Update Service) available or willingness to process it.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 and small-group academic and developmental support.
• Assist with physical accessibility, mobility and personal care needs.
• Support emotional regulation and independence in a safe, encouraging setting.
• Engage pupils in sensory activities, communication exercises and inclusive learning tasks.

Skills

SEN experience

Support needs

Communication skills

Education

DBS update required

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

Randstad UK is partnering with an award-winning specialist school in Reigate to recruit a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant. You will support pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex physical disabilities, and varied learning needs in a warm, collaborative environment.

Choose flexible day-to-day supply shifts or a stable long-term contract, with hours 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday. Pay is £88-£93 per day, paid weekly, and DBS checks are required or processed on arrival.