Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Job title:

Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Company:

Randstad

Job description

Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Reigate, Surrey – Please read on…Position Details:

• Hours: 40 hours per week, term time only
• Hourly Rate: £11.72 – £12.78 per hour
• Annual Salary: £20,941.30 – £22,835.30 (actual salary based on experience and qualifications)

About The School: This school is a vibrant and inspiring educational setting designed for children and young people aged 7-19 with autism and related social and communication needs. Their mission is to provide each student with the opportunity to explore and fulfill their unique potential. Their comprehensive program spans from Key Stage 2 through post-16, ensuring that they can support every stage of their students’ academic journeys.Role Overview: As a Teaching Assistant, your primary goal will be to support students in their learning and well-being, providing a safe and nurturing environment. Your responsibilities may also include caring for individual needs and managing behaviour positively.Key Responsibilities:

• Develop warm, caring, and supportive relationships with students to create a safe learning environment.
• Encourage independence and personal growth while maintaining high behaviour standards.
• Assist in delivering high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational activities.
• Support the Class Teacher in the daily operations of the classroom.
• Adapt to the changing needs of the school to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote students’ cognitive, social, emotional, physical development, and spiritual well-being.
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-professional team.
• Complete necessary documentation accurately under guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above.
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Experience or knowledge of working with SEN students.
• Passion for putting the child first and recognising their individuality.
• Positive and creative approach to meeting students’ needs.
• Desirable: L3 award in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent.
• Desirable: At least one year of experience as a L2 qualified or equivalent TA.

Benefits:

• Be part of a successful team with a comprehensive support package.
• Full training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunities to gain qualifications, funded by the organisation.
• Free lunch during work hours.
• Perkbox subscription.
• Life assurance and pension plan.
• Car lease and bike-to-work schemes.
• Free parking.
• Complimentary membership to their Health cash back plan (covering dental, optical, physio, and more).

Join this team and contribute to a meaningful and rewarding educational journey for their students!Successful candidates will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to hear more, please apply now and someone will get straight back to you, or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416. paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk

Expected salary

£11.72 – 12.78 per hour

Location

Reigate, Surrey

Job date

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 22:44:35 GMT

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