Special Education Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Redhill; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a teaching assistant to join a specialist educational school in Tadworth. You will support students aged 5 to 18 with complex learning needs and autism, helping them engage in class activities and build social bonds.

The role offers long-term contracts and supply work. Requirements include 3–6 months experience in special education, Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain), UK eligibility without sponsorship, GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, and access to own

Qualifications

• 3–6 months experience in special education, working with autistic/non-verbal students.
• Enhanced DBS check (Child and Adult Workforce) on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK - no sponsorship offered.
• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Access to own vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage with students with complex learning difficulties and needs.
• Encourage learning and promote social bonds in class.
• Support students aged 5–18 in a specialist educational environment.

Skills

Special education experience

Autism awareness

Non-verbal support

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.