Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference?
Location: Near Cranleigh, Surrey (serving placements from Surrey, West Sussex, Hampshire, and London)
Contract: Full-Time, 40 Weeks per Year (Term Time Only)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and qualifications
Join an Outstanding Team Dedicated to Transforming Lives
We are an Outstanding (Ofsted-rated) independent day school committed to providing exceptional, pupil-centred education for children and young people aged 4 to 19 with autism. Our vibrant and positive environment is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of every pupil, fostering independence, and promoting effective learning using a highly structured, evidenced-based approach.
We are seeking passionate, dedicated, and resilient Teaching Assistants to join our specialist team.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant in our school, you will be instrumental in the delivery of a highly individualised curriculum, focused on positive outcomes for our pupils.
Key responsibilities include:
Working closely with class teachers, therapists, and senior staff to implement individualised education programmes (IEPs).
Providing dedicated 1:1 and small group support to autistic pupils, helping them to acquire new skills and generalise learning across different environments.
Assisting in the collection of data and monitoring of pupil progress, which is central to our evidence-based, behavioural approach (using the CABAS model).
Supporting the emotional, social, and functional development of pupils, ensuring their overall well-being and safety.
Helping to maintain a structured, calm, and positive learning environment.
What We Are Looking For
A passion for working with autistic children and young people.
A resilient, patient, and highly motivated attitude, with a proactive approach to learning new skills and strategies.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Experience in a special educational needs (SEN) setting is desirable, but full specialist training in our established methodologies will be provided for successful candidates.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly-regarded, Outstanding specialist setting. We offer a supportive staff culture, expert training, and the immense professional satisfaction of seeing life-changing progress in our pupils every day. The role operates strictly during term time (40 weeks per year), providing excellent work-life balance.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of students and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information. paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
Note: All successful applicants will be subject to a full disclosure and barring service check (DBS) to ensure the safety of our students.
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