Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Godstone; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education is recruiting for a dedicated SEN school in Lingfield. The role offers term-time only work with a 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM schedule and a real work-life balance. The position provides a competitive daily rate and a potential move to permanent after 12 weeks.

Ideal candidates have experience in care, social care, or education, with autism awareness and a willingness to assist pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines. A full driving licence is essential due to the rural campus.

Qualifications

• Background in care, social care, or education.
• Solid understanding of autism and the autistic spectrum.
• Willingness to support pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines.
• Must have full driving licence and access to a car due to rural campus location.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or ready to obtain one).
• Applicants must have existing UK work rights; sponsorship cannot be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines.
• Coordinate with school staff to maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Role operates term-time only with a real work-life balance.
• Temporary-to-permanent role after a 12-week probation period.

Skills

Care background

Autism awareness

Personal care support

Driving licence

UK work rights

Job description

Join a supportive, close-knit team at a dedicated SEN school in Lingfield. Whether you're looking to switch things up or grow your background in care, social work, or education, this role lets you make a genuine daily impact while keeping your school holidays completely free to travel, recharge, or focus on yourself.

Temp to perm role after 12 week probation period.

Why You'll Love It:

• Real Work-Life Balance: Term-time only. When the school holidays hit, your time is 100% yours.
• Great Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:15 PM (no taking work home with you).
• Competitive Daily Rate: £89-£98 per day.
• Fresh Start: Roles available for a September start.

What We're Looking For:

• Transferable Experience: A background in care, social care, or education.
• Autism Awareness: A solid understanding of autism and the autistic spectrum.
• Comfort with Personal Care: Willingness to support pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines.
• Full driving licence and access to a car (essential due to the rural campus location).
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be ready to process one).
• Note: Applicants must have existing UK work rights (sponsorship and visa applications cannot be supported).