training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Specialist Education Assistant | Cranleigh, Surrey
The Perks: £20k-£21k Actual (£24.5k FTE) + £1,000 Bonus | Minimal Experience Needed | Free Lunch
Are you the person who always steps up to help others? Do you have bags of patience, a thick skin, and a desire to do something more rewarding than just hitting targets or filing paperwork?
We are a specialist school and college for incredible young people (ages 5-19) with complex learning needs and autism. We aren't looking for a "traditional" academic-we're looking for someone with heart, energy, and resilience.
Why This Isn't Your Average "TA" Job
Forget sitting at the back of a room sharpening pencils. This is a hands-on, active, and deeply human role. You'll be:
A Communication Champion: Helping a student find their "voice" using signs, symbols, and tech.
A Life Coach: Teaching the "small" wins-from making a snack to managing big emotions-that are actually massive milestones.
A Teammate: Working in a tight-knit group on a beautiful 23-acre site where no two days are the same.
We Pay for Your Qualifications
Think you need a degree in education? Think again. We value your personality and potential over your CV history.
Earn while you learn: We will put you through a fully funded Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship.
Specialist Training: We'll teach you everything you need to know about behaviour support (Team Teach) and SEN care.
A Real Career Path: Many of our TAs go on to become Lead TAs, Therapists, or Teachers.
What's in it for you?
The Schedule: Say goodbye to weekend shifts. This is term-time only, giving you 13 weeks off a year.
The Bonus: A £1,000 thank-you bonus (paid in stages) just for being part of the team.
The Extras: Free hot lunches, free parking, and a medical cash plan to keep you feeling your best.
Are you the right fit?
You don't need a background in schools. You do need to be:
Resilient: Some days are tough. Our students get frustrated, and you'll need the calm to guide them through it.
Committed: You're helping build a young person's future-consistency is key.
Mobile: We are based in a stunning semi-rural location in Cranleigh, so having your own wheels is a big plus.
Stop just "working" and start making a difference.
Apply now to join a community that celebrates every victory-no matter how small. Call Paul on 01293 527416 or email paul.hirchfield@randstad.co.uk
This role involves working with vulnerable young people; an enhanced DBS check and solid references are part of the deal.
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