Special Education Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a teaching assistant for a specialist educational school in Tadworth. The role supports students aged 5-18 with complex learning difficulties, including autism, non-verbal students, and challenging behaviours. You will help promote learning in class and foster social bonds within the school community.

Working hours are 8:30-4:30 with long-term and supply positions available. A successful applicant will have 3-6 months of relevant experience and an Enhanced DBS, and must be

Qualifications

• 3–6 months of experience within special education, working with students who have autism, complex needs and are non-verbal.
• Enhanced DBS check (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service or willingness to undergo one.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK – sponsorship is not offered with any of these roles.
• GCSE grades in English and Maths at 4/C or above.
• Access to your own vehicle is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students who have complex learning difficulties and needs.
• Encourage students and promote learning within the class.
• Build social bonds with students.

Skills

Special education experience

Autism support

Non-verbal support

DBS enhanced

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

We are searching for a teaching assistant to join our specialist educational school based in Tadworth.

Your role will involve engaging with students who have complex learning difficulties and needs. You will encourage them and promote learning within the class and build social bonds with them. Students at this school will be aged between 5-18 years old and we have positions available for long term contracts as well as roles on a supply basis.

Working Hours: 8:30-4:30

Pay: Competitive

Requirements:

• 3-6 months of experience within special education, working with students who have autism, complex needs and are non-verbal.
• Enhanced DBS check (Child and Adult Workforce) on the Update Service or willingness to undergo one.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK - sponsorship is not offered with any of these roles.
• GCSE grades in English and Maths at 4/C or above.
• Access to your own vehicle is preferred.