Specialist teaching assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in East Grinstead is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 11 with severe and complex needs in an outstanding school. The role offers full-time hours during term time and involves providing individual support in a nurturing environment. Applicants should have relevant experience and qualifications, and the school provides exceptional training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

On site parking available

Accessible public transport links

Exceptional training

Brilliant career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have relevant teaching or care assistant experience with references.
• Must have GCSE Maths and English or equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant teaching or care assistant experience

GCSE Maths and English or equivalent

Empathy and nurturing attitude

Job description

Do you want to inspire a love of learning and help children achieve their great things daily? Are you looking to work in a vibrant and creative school where you have the freedom to explore outdoor learning, creative arts and educational therapies? Do you want the opportunity to work on a 1:1 basis with learners and offer a safe and enabling environment to thrive?

The specialist school in question is a OFSTED "Outstanding" school and leader in the county. The school is currently seeking a Teaching Assistant to support in their secondary division. This role is needed 40 hours a week and is a term time only role (08:30-4:30pm Monday-Friday). This is a fabulous opportunity for a committed, nurturing and empathetic individual. Applicants will be responsible for helping Children from the age of 11 years with severe and complex needs including but not limited to Autism, ASD, SEMH and medical needs. This school is a hugely popular setting and is dedicated to offering a practical, accessible and thought provoking curriculum for all the pupils. The school boasts brilliant grounds and even embraces outdoor learning. The school is recognised for its safe and welcoming ethos and is proud of its long standing senior leadership and committed team.

Benefits

• On site parking available
• Accessible public transport links
• Permanent roles available
• Supportive senior leadership team – open door policy
• Modern resources and equipment including interactive whiteboards and iPads
• Exceptional training
• Brilliant career progression opportunities

Requirements

• Relevant teaching or care assistant experience (must be able to provide references)
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

Needed ASAP on a permanent basis.

If you want to know more about this fabulous opportunity or wish to send us your application then please don't hesitate to apply now! Call Bryony on 01293 527416 if you have any questions regarding this role.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.