Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Job at Randstad (East Grinstead)

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , East Grinstead

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant | Specialist Education Support Location: East Grinstead, West Sussex Pay: £90.00 - £95.00 per day Contract: Full-Time / Long-Term (Term Time Only) Hours: Mon-Fri, 08:30 - 15:30 (apporx) "Become the cornerstone of a child's development. Move beyond 'supply' and build a career with impact." Are you a resilient and empathetic professional looking for a stable role in specialist education? Randstad Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join specialist teams across East Grinstead. This is a long-term opportunity to support pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and SEMH.

Job Responsibility:

Bespoke 1:1 Mentorship: Provide the consistent adult presence pupils need to feel safe and successful
EHCP Implementation: Deliver tailored support based on legally-mandated Education, Health and Care Plans
Co-Regulation: Use positive behaviour strategies to help students navigate emotional challenges
Holistic Support: Work alongside SENCOs and therapists to build a 360-degree support network for every child

Requirements:

Experience: A solid background in SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or MLD) is essential
Resilience: A calm, patient nature-even under pressure
Stability: Candidates looking for a consistent, long-term school family to join
Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 TA qualification (or equivalent high-level 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

What we offer:

Consistent Schedule: Guaranteed Monday-Friday hours with all school holidays off
Fair Pay: Reliable daily rates of £90.00 - £95.00
Career Growth: Access to specialized SEN training and CPD via our West Sussex partner schools
training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
PAYE
Referral Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 24, 2026

Expiration:
May 12, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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