Specialist Lead Practitioner

Elevate Your Practice: A Premier Setting for Career SEN Professionals Location: Cranleigh (Close to Guildford) The Role: Specialist Lead Practitioner You know that working in SEN isn't just "supporting a teacher"-it's a highly clinical, deeply intuitive vocation. If you are an experienced TA feeling stifled by mainstream constraints or a lack of resources, it's time to move to a setting that matches your professional standards. At our Specialist Trust in Cranleigh, we don't offer "jobs"; we offer the environment your expertise deserves. Why This is the Right Move for an Expert As a seasoned practitioner, you've done your time in the "generalist" classroom. Here, you transition into a sophisticated multidisciplinary framework designed for neurodivergent success. Clinical Synergy: Forget being an "extra pair of hands." You will work as an equal alongside our on-site Speech & Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists to deliver complex EHCP goals. The Right Tools for the Job: We operate on a stunning 23-acre site. Whether it's high-quality outdoor learning or community-based life skills, you'll finally have the space and resources to implement the interventions you know work. Low-Arousal, High-Impact: We provide a calm, dedicated environment designed to minimise anxiety, allowing you to focus on de-escalation and deep rapport rather than just "crowd control." Professional Respect: We value your "sixth sense" for the spectrum. You will have a seat at the table during progress reviews and a clear pathway into leadership or specialist mentoring roles. What You Bring to the Trust We are looking for the "Specialist"-the person who understands that consistency and boundaries are the bedrock of breakthroughs. A Proven Portfolio: Extensive experience with complex Autism (ASC), SLCN, or SEMH. Communication Mastery: Fluency in AAC methods (Makaton, PECS, or Proloquo2Go) and the ability to adapt your style in the moment. Resilience & Maturity: You understand the nuances of the "long game" in SEN and possess the emotional intelligence to lead a classroom team by example. The Career Stability You Deserve We offer more than just a change of scenery. You'll benefit from advanced, ongoing CPD tailored to your specific career goals and a leadership team that actually understands the frontline because they've been there. Stop "getting by" and start leading. If you're ready to apply your expertise where it is truly appreciated and properly resourced, let's have a professional conversation. Contact Paul at Randstad for a confidential discussion: Phone: 01293 527416 Email: paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk