training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Ready to take your teaching assistant career beyond four standard walls?
Set across a stunning, expansive campus in Cranleigh, our school offers a truly unique learning environment complete with on-site stables, a swimming pool, and dedicated forest schooling facilities.
We are seeking a passionate, adaptable professional to help deliver exceptional, tailored education for pupils with diverse learning needs.
Please note: We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy. Applicants must hold the permanent right to work in the UK.
Salary: £25,632 - £32,763 per annum (pro-rata, based on 36 hours per week)
Working Hours: Mon 08:30-16:00 | Tue-Thu 08:30-16:15 | Fri 08:30-15:45
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading & Covering: Step up to lead dynamic small-group sessions, work 1-to-1 with individual pupils, and provide short-term cover for class teachers when required.
- Planning & Resource Design: Work collaboratively with teaching staff to shape engaging lessons and tailored educational materials.
- Supporting Growth & Wellbeing: Encourage independence, boost pupil confidence, and apply positive behaviour management techniques across the school.
- Tracking & Communication: Monitor pupil progress, maintain accurate records, and build positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Pastoral & Campus Safety: Provide dedicated pastoral care, assist with break/lunchtime supervision, escort offsite visits, and ensure safe movement around our broad campus grounds.
- Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with occupational and speech therapists, while mentoring trainees and new colleagues.
What We Look For
Essential Criteria
- Qualified HLTA status (or an unqualified practitioner fully committed to completing the qualification).
- Ability to break down and adapt learning materials for a wide range of academic abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management, and a keen eye for detail.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the flexibility to thrive independently or as part of a close-knit team.
- An empathetic, energetic approach to supporting children with additional needs.
- Access to personal transport (essential due to our semi-rural location).
- Full eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable Criteria
- Prior experience supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or working within a Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment.
- Existing Team Teach certification (or a commitment to complete the training prior to your start date).
What We Offer
- Competitive Financial Perks: £1,000 welcome retention bonus, life insurance cover, and a comprehensive healthcare cash plan.
- Work-Life Balance: Term-time working plus 5 INSET days, giving you predictable, school-calendar hours.
- Professional Development: Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring, structured career pathways, and fully funded training (including Team Teach).
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme, confidential counselling, Mental Health First Aiders, occupational health support, and discounted gym/fitness sessions.
- On-Site Perks: Complimentary daily lunches during term time and ample free on-site parking.
- Term-time only + 5 INSET days
How to Apply
Ready to make a meaningful difference to our pupils' lives?
For an informal chat or more details about the role, please get in touch with Brittany Tijou at brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk or call 01293527416 and ask for Brittany.
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