Temp 2 Perm - SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad Education; Waverley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time only working

£1000 retention bonus

Regular training and mentoring

Life insurance and medical cashplan

Wellbeing programme and OH support

On-site parking

Free lunch during term time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Teaching Assistant for our SEN school in Cranleigh. No experience is required; training will be provided to support pupils aged 8-13 in a forest-school setting on a semi-rural campus.

Responsibilities include delivering core subjects, aiding communication with multi-sensory techniques, and providing emotional support. Benefits include term-time working, a £1000 retention bonus, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret information for students across a wide spectrum of ability.
• Confidence in written and oral communication, with strong organisation and reliability.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills in solo or team settings.
• Enthusiastic attitude to learning with empathetic qualities.
• Access to own transportation due to semi-rural location.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver core subjects (PSHE, literacy, numeracy) and essential life skills.
• Support student communication using multi-sensory techniques, Makaton, signs, or specialised aids.
• Provide emotional support to guide self-regulation and manage anxiety or frustration.
• Work with a dedicated team offering ongoing training, mentoring, and full instruction for personal care duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Empathy

Teamwork

Makaton basics

Job description

We are searching for a teaching assistant to join our SEN school based in Cranleigh - no experience necessary.

The unique campus features forest schooling, stables, and a pool, and supports children aged 8-13.

Working Hours: Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver core subjects (PSHE, literacy, numeracy) and essential life skills.
• Support student communication using multi-sensory techniques, Makaton, signs, or specialised aids.
• Provide emotional support to guide self-regulation and help manage anxiety or frustration.
• Work with a dedicated team offering ongoing training, mentoring, and full instruction for personal care duties.

You Must Have

• The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.
• Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.
• Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.

Ideally You Will Have

• Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.
• Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.

Benefits:

• Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.
• £1000 retention bonus for new employees.
• Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.
• Life insurance and medical cashplan.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support.
• Discounted fitness classes.
• Free lunch during term time.
• Ample on-site parking.