Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate teaching assistant to provide support in a vibrant educational setting. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with students, particularly those with special educational needs, in a supportive environment. With opportunities for professional growth, including training for higher-level teaching assistant roles, this position is ideal for individuals eager to make a positive impact in education. Join a dedicated team in a school that values creativity and student development, and be part of a community that is praised for its outstanding commitment to education.

Benefits

Permanent role

Training for HLTA

Supportive team

Spacious classrooms

Room for progression

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs.
• Childcare and teaching assistant experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learners on a 1:1, small group, and classroom basis.
• Communicate with parents about pupils' progress.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teaching assistant experience

Experience with SEN

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

Do you want to learn from the best?

Do you want the opportunity to progress in a career in Education?

Do you want the opportunity to deliver, experience and train in 1:1, whole class and small group teaching support.

If you answered yes then this is the job and school for you!

The number 1 school local to you is looking for a passionate and flexible teaching assistant to support within their school on a full time basis (8:30am-16:30pm). This role will include 1:1 and whole class support. In addition training will be offered to those looking to progress to cover supervisor/Higher level teaching assistant. Within this role you will be supporting learners with SEN and Complex needs. This position is needed ASAP due to a new enrolment of students. The school currently supports 85+ pupils. This setting boasts brilliant grounds and offers a relaxing and inviting atmosphere. The school supports and embraces a creative curriculum that supports the child's educational, spiritual and personal needs. The school is commended by parents, pupil's staff and OFSTED and have recently been graded GOOD with elements of outstanding. This is a fabulous setting that is praised by all.

Benefits:

• Permanent role
• Training offered for HLTA within the school
• Supportive and long standing team
• Superb and spacious classrooms and grounds
• There is lots of room for progression in the roles, from senior teaching assistant to skill development and other areas to branch into (therapies, inclusion support etc.)

All applicants for this position must have the following requirements to be considered:

• Childcare and teaching assistant experience (desirable not essential)
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable not essential)
• GCSE in Maths and English
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Responsibilities:

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and classroom basis
• Communicating with parents and carers over pupils' progress and participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings and whole school training events

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, interviews will take place in the next 2 weeks. For more details on this role please contact Bryony on 01293 527416.

This role is open to receiving applications over the next week. Within a week of the closing date, appropriate applicants will begin a three-stage interview process, after which shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the final stage of the interview process with appropriate school leadership.