Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On the job training

Fully funded training and development

Free onsite parking

Free onsite meals

Employee retail discounts

Paid holiday

Regular staff recognition awards

Job summary

Randstad Staffing is seeking a focused Teaching Assistant to join a SEN setting supporting primary and secondary pupils with Autism. You will work 1:1 with autistic students and help implement a personalised curriculum, within a calm, well-resourced environment on a large campus.

The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:15 during term time, with on-site benefits including free parking and meals, plus funded training and regular recognition awards.

Qualifications

• The ability to work with learners that have various SEN needs.
• A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners.
• Confidence to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects.
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team.
• Flexibility in their approach to education.
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential.
• Right to work in the UK
• GCSE Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning
• Working 1:1 with students
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
• Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• Monitoring and evaluating students learning under the guidance of the teacher
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Job description

Are you looking to join a supportive team that can help you to take the next steps in your career?

Are you passionate about improving the lives of young people with SEN?

Do you have a flexible and adaptable approach to working?

A team of caring, charismatic SEN workers are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team. This school has some amazing facilities that you are able to use alongside the students to help them with their development! You will be working 121 with Autistic students and helping to implement a personalised curriculum.

This setting supports primary and secondary aged pupils with Autism and associated needs. The setting is based on acres of land and has incredible resources including a forest school site. This school is recognised for its calm, purposeful atmosphere where every pupil is supported to succeed. Clear routines and gentle guidance help pupils feel secure. Pupils trust the school, processes set in place and the staff who support them and as a result of this trust pupils grow in confidence and independence.

This role is needed Monday - Friday 08:30am-4:15pm. This is a term time only role.

Benefits with the School:

• On the job training
• Fully funded training and development
• Free onsite parking
• Free onsite meals
• Employee retail discounts
• Paid holiday
• Regular staff recognition awards

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing assistance to the teacher defined according to weekly/daily/sessional planning
• Working 1:1 with students
• Providing group and/or individual activities, planned by the teacher
• Working individually with learners/students to develop work.
• Supporting the general well being of learners within the structure of the school
• Monitoring and evaluating students learning under the guidance of the teacher
• Assisting teachers in the use of relevant management strategies to ensure a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place
• Supporting all learners in their planned structured work in all curriculum areas

Key skills and experience needed:

• The ability to work with learners that have various SEN needs
• A willingness to learn and build relationships with learners
• Confidence to support the lead in groups, in different educational subjects
• The ability to work as an individual and as a part of the team
• Flexibility in their approach to education
• Experience working in SEND settings is desirable but not essential
• Right to work in the UK
• GCSE Maths and English