SEN Teaching Assitant

Randstad Education; Horley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a secondary school team in Horley. The role focuses on implementing tailored support for students with complex needs within an Inclusion department. Ideal candidates will have experience working with secondary-aged pupils, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for promoting student welfare. This permanent role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive multi-disciplinary team

Impactful role in student success

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with complex SEN needs.
• Understanding of individual education plans and effective intervention strategies.
• Strong communication tailored to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement Individual Education Plans and deliver targeted support.
• Provide in-class support, assisting students with various learning needs.
• Promote student engagement and independence.
• Utilize positive behaviour management strategies.
• Monitor progress and report to SENCo and teachers.
• Assist with pastoral care and personal support as needed.

Skills

Experience with secondary-aged pupils

Understanding of learning disabilities

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Passion for student welfare

Organizational skills

Job description

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant - Secondary School

Are you a compassionate, skilled, and resilient individual dedicated to advocating for and supporting students with complex learning and emotional needs? We are recruiting an exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our supportive secondary school team.

This role is integral to our Inclusion department, focusing on providing tailored support to students aged 11-16 across the curriculum to ensure they achieve their educational potential and successfully transition into adulthood.

The Role: Specialist Student Support

Reporting to the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), you will:

• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCPs: Deliver specific, targeted support programs, adapting resources and teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs outlined in students' plans.

• Specialist In-Class Support: Provide high-quality one-to-one or small-group interventions within mainstream classes, supporting students with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

• Promote Inclusion and Independence: Encourage students to engage fully with their peers and the curriculum, fostering self-esteem, confidence, and crucial independent learning skills.

• Behaviour Management: Utilise positive and proactive strategies to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours, maintaining a safe, purposeful, and nurturing learning environment.

• Collaboration and Reporting: Monitor and accurately record student progress, providing detailed and regular feedback to the SENCo, class teachers, and external agencies (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists).

• Pastoral and Physical Care: Provide general care, support pupils with their emotional well-being, and assist with personal care and mobility where required (full training provided).

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience working with secondary-aged pupils (11-16), ideally supporting those with specific and complex SEN.

• A deep understanding of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities, and effective intervention strategies.

• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to adapt your style to the specific needs of individual students.

• Exceptional patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm and proactive during challenging situations.

• A genuine passion for promoting the welfare and academic achievement of all pupils, and a commitment to safeguarding.

• Strong organisational skills to manage documentation (IEPs, progress reports, records).

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a dedicated, multi-disciplinary Inclusion team.

• Excellent professional development opportunities focused on specialist SEN training.

• A highly rewarding role where your commitment directly impacts student success.

This is a permanent, term-time-only position.

Apply today or for more information, call Hannah Joyner on 01293 527416, or email @ [e-mail]