SEN Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Horsham)

SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Horsham

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

89.00 - 95.00 GBP / Day

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Job Description:

Are you a passionate and supportive individual ready to make a real difference in young lives? A school and college in Burgess Hill is seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and friendly community, committed to providing individualised care and learning for students aged 2 to 19, including those with autism. This establishment offers an inclusive and rewarding environment. Its dedicated teaching staff, supported by a strong multi-disciplinary team (including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, and special school nurses), provide a highly personalised and creative curriculum, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential.

Job Responsibility:

Provide individualised care and learning support to students, acting as a Pupil Champion for their academic, social, emotional, and personal care needs
Collaborate with staff and therapists to deliver a highly personalised curriculum
Foster an inclusive community where students feel happy and supported
Contribute to an environment that encourages all students to achieve their full potential and makes learning exciting and accessible

Requirements:

A genuine passion for working with children and young people with special educational needs, especially those with autism, and a desire to make a real impact
An empathetic, understanding, and patient approach
A collaborative team player, eager to work alongside teachers and therapists
A proactive learner, keen to develop new skills
Excellent communication skills
GCSEs in Maths and English (Level 2/Grade C or above)
A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures
Access to your own transport

Nice to have:

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
background in youth work
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
speech and language therapy experience

What we offer:

Meaningful Impact
Supportive Environment
Career Development: Access fully funded training and qualification opportunities, including RQF CACHE courses (Levels 2, 3 & 4) and opportunities to complete Maths and English GCSEs
Support for those interested in a teaching career is also provided
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible, term-time only contracts
Competitive Pay: £88.92 - £100 per day
Comprehensive Benefits: Thorough Induction Training (covering autism, Behaviour Analysis, Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, and Personal/Intimate Care), free uniform and DBS check, company pension scheme, and staff well-being facilities
Referral Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
June 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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