training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
We are recruiting for a specialist primary school supporting pupils aged 6-11 on the autism spectrum. You will help create a safe, nurturing environment where each child can thrive.
Joining a collaborative multi-disciplinary team based in Crawley, you will support a teacher in lesson delivery and help provide a broad, creative curriculum. This role is ideal for a dedicated educator eager to make a real difference for neurodivergent pupils and their families within a school that prioritises staff wellbeing and development.
We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
Working Hours: Mon/Wed/Thu 8:15AM - 4:45PM, Tue 8:15AM - 5PM, Friday 8:15AM - 4PM.
Key Duties
- Establish warm, caring, and supportive relationships with pupils to ensure they feel safe, secure, and ready to learn.
- Encourage personal development and independence in daily tasks and social interactions.
- Assist the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom and adapt to the evolving needs of the school.
- Support the cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, and physical development of each pupil.
- Adapt to various tasks to ensure smooth school operations. Full training will be provided for occasions where physical intervention may be required.
Must Haves
- Minimum GCSE Grade 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Prior experience working within a special educational needs (SEN) or special school environment.
- Able to provide your own vehicle preferred due to the site's semi-rural location.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and child protection procedures.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
- Term time working only.
- £1000 welcome bonus subject to employer's stipulations.
- Continued training and development opportunities, including Teach Teach training.
- Shopping and transportation schemes including UK health cash plan.
- £1,000 refer-a-friend programme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme and network of supportive and nurturing staff.
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk or give Brittany a ring on 01293527416.
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