Sen teaching assistant Job at Randstad (Chaldon, Surrey)

Sen teaching assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Chaldon, Surrey

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

24139.00 - 25819.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Graduate Career Pathway: SEN Teaching Assistants Required. Turn Your Degree into Impact. Are you a Psychology graduate looking for high-quality, 'front-line' experience to bolster your portfolio for a Master's, Doctorate, or ClinPsyD? Our brand-new specialist secondary school in Chaldon (opened September 2025) offers a unique clinical environment. This isn't just 'classroom help'-it is an opportunity to apply psychological principles in a real-world setting, supporting students aged 11-16 with complex neurodivergent profiles, including Autism, sensory processing needs, and SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) challenges. The Role: Behavioural & Developmental Support. As a member of our founding team, you will act as a bridge between education and therapy. You will work within a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), putting theory into practice every day. Why this is the perfect 'Bridge' Role. Clinical Exposure: Work alongside Speech and Language Therapists (SLTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), and Educational Psychologists. Founding Influence: As a brand-new school, you will be part of establishing the school's therapeutic culture from the ground up.

Job Responsibility:

Applied Behavioural Support: Utilise positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies to help students regulate their emotions
Neurodiversity Advocacy: Apply your understanding of social communication and sensory processing to adapt environments for individual student profiles
Data & Observation: Assist in monitoring student progress, providing qualitative feedback that informs Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and therapeutic interventions
Relational Approach: Build secure attachments with students, using trauma-informed practices to foster a safe learning environment

Requirements:

Experience working in schools with young people with Special Educational Needs
A degree in Psychology would be an advantage
An interest in understanding the 'why' behind behaviour and the patience to implement long-term developmental strategies
The ability to remain calm and objective in challenging or high-arousal situations
Someone eager to learn more about the nuances of SEND education and therapeutic support

Nice to have:

A degree in Psychology would be an advantage

What we offer:

£1000 Welcome Bonus
Professional Development: Gain certified training in specialised areas like Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
Work-Life Balance: The term-time-only schedule (39 weeks/year) provides ample time for further study, research, or application writing during school holidays

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 26, 2026

Expiration:
April 10, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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