Teaching Assistant

Randstad Staffing; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an SEN Teaching Assistant where you'll make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, including those with autism. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on individualised care and learning. You'll be part of a multi-disciplinary team to help students achieve their full potential, with flexible contracts and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Fully funded training and qualification opportunities

Flexible, term-time only contracts

Free uniform and DBS check

Company pension scheme

Staff well-being facilities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Access to own transport when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised care and learning support.
• Collaborate with staff and therapists for a personalised curriculum.
• Foster an inclusive community for students.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Behaviour Management

Classroom Management

Inclusiveness

Planning

Manual Handling

Resilience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above)

CACHE level 1 or 2

CACHE level 2 or 3

Health and Social Care qualifications (NVQ)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Burgess Hill

Are you a passionate and supportive individual ready to make a real difference in young lives?

A school and college in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and friendly community, committed to providing individualised care and learning for students aged 2 to 19, including those with autism.

This establishment offers an inclusive and rewarding environment. Its dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team (including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, and special school nurses), provide a highly personalised and creative curriculum, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential.

The Role: Empowering Every Student

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in creating a positive and engaging learning experience. You will:

• Provide individualised care and learning support to students, acting as a Pupil Champion for their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs.
• Collaborate with staff and therapists to deliver a highly personalised curriculum.
• Foster an inclusive community where students feel happy and supported.
• Contribute to an environment that encourages all students to achieve their full potential and makes learning exciting and accessible.

What We're Looking For:

• A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs, especially those with autism, and a desire to make a real impact.
• An empathetic, understanding, and patient approach.
• A collaborative team player, eager to work alongside teachers and therapists.
• A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above).
• A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Access to your own transport.

Why Join This Team?

• Meaningful Impact: Help students, including those with autism, thrive.
• Supportive Environment: Work in an incredibly positive setting with a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
• Career Development: Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 & 4) and opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs. Support for those interested in a teaching career is also provided.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts.
• Competitive Pay: £88.92 - £100 per day.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Thorough Induction Training (covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care), free uniform and DBS check, company pension scheme, and staff well-being facilities.
• Join a welcoming community in the heart of Burgess Hill.

If a compassionate individual is ready to contribute to a truly rewarding educational experience, they are encouraged to apply! Send your CV today!

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

college,university