SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Crawley)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Crawley

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant | Specialist Education Support. Are you driven by the desire to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We are looking for resilient, empathetic, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist educational teams across Crawley. This isn't just a 'fill-in' role; we are looking for individuals who crave stability and want to build deep, meaningful bonds with their pupils. You will be a cornerstone of their development, helping students with complex needs-including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health)-to flourish both in and out of the classroom.

Job Responsibility:

Dedicated 1:1 Support: Providing the consistency and stability specific pupils need to feel safe and successful
EHCP Delivery: Working directly with Education, Health, and Care Plans to meet bespoke learning and developmental milestones
Emotional Regulation: Implementing positive behaviour strategies to help students manage their emotions and navigate challenges
Social Advocacy: Boosting pupils' independence and communication skills, helping them build confidence in social settings
Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborating with Teachers, SENCOs, and external therapists to provide a holistic support network
Holistic Care: Assisting with personal care where necessary, always maintaining the dignity and wellbeing of the pupil

Requirements:

Proven experience in supporting pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or MLD)
True resilience, calmness, patience, and nurturing
Commitment to a long-term, consistent position
Ability to build instant rapport with children, colleagues, and parents
Ideally, a Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or significant equivalent experience)
Ability to track progression in attainment
Background in youth work
Behaviour management
Building relationships
Classroom management
Communication
De-escalation techniques
Empathy
Experience in administering medication
Experience in managing challenging behaviour
Experience with autism spectrum disorders
Experience with learning difficulties
Experience with social emotional mental health
Inclusiveness
Manual handling
Marking
Mentor experience
Personal care experience
Planning
Resilience
Restraint training
Speech and language therapy experience
CACHE level 1 or 2
CACHE level 2 or 3
Early childhood studies degree
Health and social care experience
Health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
HLTA
NVQ level 2
NVQ level 3
NVQ level 4
High school
College
University

What we offer:

Competitive daily pay rate
Professional Growth: Access to specialised SEN training and CPD opportunities within local schools
Work-Life Balance: Guaranteed Monday to Friday schedule, with all school holidays off
Purpose-Driven Work: The unique reward of witnessing a child's progress over an entire academic year
Referral Bonus
Training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 24, 2026

Expiration:
April 28, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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