teaching assistants (sen) - east grinstead.

Are you someone who wants to be a student's cheerleader, coach, and guide all in one?

Do you have the patience, creativity, and dedication to support young learners?

Are you an excellent communicator with a knack for collaboration and teamwork?

If this resonates with you, we would be eager to receive your response.

You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to durgakumari.v@randstad.co.uk or you can also call me on 07441 928189.

Randstad Education is working with a specialist school in East Grinstead to recruit inspiring Teaching Assistants who are committed to making a real difference.

This is a full time permanent position and you will be required to support five days a week Monday - Friday inline with school hours.

Position: Teaching Assistant

Location: Across East Grinstead

Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent position

Start Date: September and January

Qualification: TA/teaching experience

Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to SEN students.
• Implement and track progress against Individualised Education Plans (IEPs/EHCPs).
• Adapt learning materials and classroom activities under teacher guidance.
• Support student's social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
• Observe, record, and report on student progress to the teacher.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Proven experience with a range of SEN (e.g., Autism, ADHD, SpLD).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and SEN strategies.
• Effective de-escalation, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Relevant TA or Special Education qualification is desirable.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Personal Attributes:

• Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours.
• Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students.
• Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style.
• Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties.
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient.

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