Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Randstad Staffing; Godalming; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring school near Guildford is seeking a motivated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with autism. This position offers a £1000 bonus, professional development opportunities, and a pathway to Progress to Lead Teacher or Class Supervisor roles. Join a dedicated team where you can truly make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

£1000 welcome bonus

Part-time option available (3 or 4 days)

Regular salary progression based on training

Fully funded training and CPD program

44 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent in English Language & Maths.
• Professional or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Providing teaching and support to pupils with autism.
• Planning, preparing and delivering lessons focused on life skills.
• Monitoring pupil progress and ensuring effective teaching.

Skills

Building relationships

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for a new challenge?

Do you want a role that will fund and support you to gain qualifications while you work?

Do you want a £1000 welcome bonus to help the transition to a new role?

If you're ready to join an inspiring and encouraging team, then this is the school for you!

Located near Guildford, this fabulous setting supports pupils with an Autism diagnosis from all over the Home Counties. The School has expert and dedicated staff delivering individualised curriculum focused on promoting effective learning, the ability to learn in new ways and to learn independently. They ensure the best outcomes possible enabling all pupils to reach their full potential both at school and at home.

They are looking for positive, resilient, caring individuals to join their team. Children are taught in large, bright classrooms, offering 1:1 tuition in a calm, safe environment. In joining this team, you can benefit from the huge range of training and development opportunities, taking your career to the next level.

"A truly exceptional and inspirational special school… Its excellence stretches far beyond the 'outstanding' accolade awarded by Ofsted. Having experienced other special schools with my child, I can confidently say that it is in a league of its own when it comes to excellence in teaching and care of each individual pupil"

(Parent Survey)

If you have a positive attitude, patience and resilience, this role would be perfect for you!

This school offers an amazing range of benefits:

-£1000 bonus upon joining to help you bridge the gap between roles

-Part time option available (3 or 4 days)

-Regular salary progression based on completion of training

-Rare career progression in an unqualified route - opportunities to move to a Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor role without the need for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

-Fully funded and supported training and continuing personal development programme (based on the principles of behaviour analysis)

-Opportunity to work with different age groups and abilities

-44 days holiday

-Term time only, evenings or weekends

-Free onsite parking

Your role would include:

-Providing teaching and support to pupils with autism, following individualised curriculums

-Planning, preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on life skills

-Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice

-Providing behaviourally based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life

-Providing personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)

-Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for pupil needs

-Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time

Skills and capabilities:

-Minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent, in English Language & Maths

-Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities

- Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour

- Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required

- Ability to keep calm in high pressure situation

- Own means of transport, due to location desirable

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!

For more information about this role or to apply, please contact Bryony on 01293 527416!

If this isn't the right role for you, we have an array of positions which may also be of interest to you. If you know someone who would be interested, please pass along their contact details. You could earn up to £300 in shopping vouchers.

Randstad Education maintains the highest standard of child safety and compliance when placing candidates into schools. Any successful candidates will be subject to the compliance process that also includes the enhanced DBS check.

experience

Teaching

skills

building relationships,communication,empathy,resilience

education

high school