Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated SEN school in Lingfield is hiring a caring professional to join a supportive team. This role is ideal for those looking to switch or grow experience in care, social work, or education, with a genuine daily impact and a school-year schedule that keeps holidays free for travel or rest.

Temp to perm after a 12-week probation period, term-time only, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM and no work-home duties.

Qualifications

• Background in care, social care, or education.
• Solid understanding of autism spectrum.
• Willingness to support pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 5-16 with personal care routines.
• Create a safe, nurturing learning environment and assist with routines as needed.

Skills

Care background

Autism awareness

Personal care

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).

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).