Location: Effingham, Surrey
Salary: £12.99 - £13.89 per hour (£23,210 - £24,818 actual salary dependent on qualifications) Plus a £1000 Welcome Bonus*
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant - SEN to join our team in Effingham, Surrey, starting in September 2025.
You'll be joining a supportive environment focused on providing exceptional education and care for autistic students aged 11-16, many of whom have associated behavioural and communication difficulties, and some with multiple learning difficulties. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a broad and creative curriculum and work within a committed multi-disciplinary team.
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the class teacher and fostering a positive learning environment. Your key duties will include:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils, adhering to school policies, including safeguarding and PREVENT.
- Providing meaningful feedback on pupil behaviour, relationships, and attitudes.
- Supporting positive behaviour and concentration levels, adapting your responses to any changes or escalations in behaviour.
- Establishing positive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, enjoy learning, and achieve their full potential.
- Promoting and encouraging independence and personal development, maintaining high expectations of behaviour at all times.
- Implementing and adjusting learning activities as agreed with the teacher, reinforcing learning concepts.
- Supporting learning by arranging/providing resources for lessons/activities under the teacher's direction.
- Implementing learning activities and experiences appropriate to the class group, supporting the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.
Given the dynamic nature of SEN environments, your duties are likely to vary, so flexibility and a willingness to help wherever needed are essential.
Why Join Our Team?
We are committed to creating an inspiring and supportive environment for both our students and our staff. Here's what's in it for you:
- The chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of our students and their families.
- An opportunity to contribute to our broad and creative curriculum.
- Work with an inspiring student population.
- Become part of a collaborative and committed multi-disciplinary team.
- Join an organisation with a strong commitment to student and staff well-being and shared values.
- Be part of an organisation that supports, develops, and invests in its staff.
Hours:
This is a Term Time only position, working 40 hours per week.
- Start time: 8:15 AM
- Finish time:
- Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday: 4:45 PM
- Thursday: 5:00 PM
- Friday: 4:00 PM
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career and contribute to the success and well-being of our students, we encourage you to apply!
Application Process
Apply today or call Paul Hirchfield at Randstad Education on 01293 527416 for more information. paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk
Join this school and make a significant impact on students' lives through the power of education. We look forward to hearing from you!
Randstad is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will undergo a DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
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