Special Education Teaching Assistant


Company:	Randstad Education
Salary:	£21,599 - £22,462
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cranleigh, GU6 7AA
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	14 Jul 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

(£21,599 - £22,462 based on 36 hours per week)

Are you seeking a chance to significantly impact the lives of SEN students while working for a school dedicated to your professional growth? Nestled on an expansive, unique campus in Cranleigh, this school offers students and staff access to learning which goes beyond the desk - forest schooling, stables, a swimming pool are just a few top mentions of this campus. You will be supporting students aged 8-13 years old.

Working Hours: Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

Assist with the delivery of fundamental subjects, including PSHE, numeracy, and literacy, while fostering essential daily living skills.

Utilise multi-sensory techniques, such as signs, Makaton, symbols, or specialised aids, to enhance student communication.

Offer emotional guidance to help students navigate feelings of frustration or anxiety and develop effective self-regulation strategies.

Collaborate within a committed, expert team that provides extensive mentoring and training; this includes full instruction for roles requiring personal care support.

You Must Have…

Be qualified with HLTA status or unqualified and willing to undergo training.

The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.

Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.

Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.

An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.

Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.

Ideally You Will Have…

Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.

Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.

Benefits:

Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.

£1000 retention bonus for new employees.

Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.

Life insurance and medical cashplan.

24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support.

Discounted fitness classes.

Free lunch during term time.

Ample on-site parking.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact:

brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk

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