Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Randstad Education; Shere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school in Shere, UK, seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs in a full-time, term-time position. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small group support, fostering an inclusive environment for learning. Candidates must have relevant childcare experience, eligibility to work in the UK, and ideally possess GCSEs in Maths and English. This position offers a supportive community with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Accessible public transport links

On-site parking

Modern resources and equipment

Career progression opportunities

Welcoming staff room with tea and biscuits

Qualifications

• Must be able to provide references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis.

Skills

Relevant childcare experience

Ability to support SEN learners

GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Job description

Do you want a Teaching assistant role where you can make a difference?

Do you want to not just provide children with the opportunities to achieve academically, but also to help them develop the practical skills necessary to manage their own physical, emotional and social wellbeing and to understand their place in the world?

Do you want to be integral in rebuilding a child's faith in school and education, by creating an environment where they feel safe and able to learn?

If you answered yes then this is the opportunity for you!

This is a fabulous opportunity to join an outstanding specialist school local to you. The school is looking for an inspiring SEN Teaching Assistant to join their school on a full time, term time only basis in their KS2 primary department. This role is needed ASAP and is a permanent opportunity. This role will require you to support SEN learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis. This school supports children with many complex needs including mental health, social and emotional needs and those excluded from mainstream schooling. The school offers an outstanding level of education that is enriched with their incredible facilities including a music room, science laboratories, cookery room, and technology and art studios, and enjoy regular use of our extensive sports and recreation facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, large sports field, activity centre and climbing wall. This school is committed to supporting the whole child and as a result offers all the students opportunities to develop non-academic 'life skills' such as cookery, gardening and construction. This school is a supportive environment and is happy to accept applications from candidates with practical experience.

Benefits

• Accessible Public transport links/On-site parking
• Modern resources and equipment
• Career progression opportunities
• Term time only
• Welcoming staff room with a ready supply of tea and biscuits

Requirements

• Relevant childcare experience (Must be able to provide references)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Supporting learners on a 1:1, small group and whole class basis

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!

This role is open to receiving applications over the next two weeks. 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.