Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (Lingfield)

Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Life-Changing Career Opportunity Location: Near Crawley/Lingfield Area Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term-Time Only) Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term (ASAP Start) The Opportunity Are you ready for a career where you don't just work, but actually change lives? We are seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an award-winning, nationally recognized specialist school for learners aged 5-19. This setting is resolute in the belief that every student, regardless of their complex needs, has the right to grow, gain independence, and achieve their dreams-from life skills to GCSEs and A-Levels. Your Impact 1:1 Mentorship: Work closely with individual learners to build their confidence and help them master new skills. Inclusive Learning: Create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where students feel empowered to learn. Holistic Support: Support the educational and emotional well-being of 90+ incredible learners. Why You'll Love Working Here Amazing Perks: Incredible pay rates, a welcome bonus, and free onsite hot meals. Staff Wellbeing: A fully equipped staff room with recliners, games, and vending machines, plus a car lease/bike-to-work scheme. Growth: Comprehensive training and continued professional support in a friendly, 'best-in-class' team. Convenience: Free onsite parking and access to top-tier school facilities. What We're Looking For Experience: Background in childcare, TA work, or care (SEN experience is a major plus). Character: A calm, nurturing, and resilient individual who thrives in a specialist setting. Essentials: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and eligibility to work in the UK.

Job Responsibility

1:1 Mentorship: Work closely with individual learners to build their confidence and help them master new skills
Inclusive Learning: Create a fun, engaging, and safe environment where students feel empowered to learn
Holistic Support: Support the educational and emotional well-being of 90+ incredible learners

Requirements

Experience: Background in childcare, TA work, or care (SEN experience is a major plus)
Character: A calm, nurturing, and resilient individual who thrives in a specialist setting
Essentials: GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent) and eligibility to work in the UK
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

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Non Teaching

What we offer

Amazing Perks: Incredible pay rates, a welcome bonus, and free onsite hot meals
Staff Wellbeing: A fully equipped staff room with recliners, games, and vending machines, plus a car lease/bike-to-work scheme
Growth: Comprehensive training and continued professional support in a friendly, 'best-in-class' team
Convenience: Free onsite parking and access to top-tier school facilities
training and education
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