SEN Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Randstad Education |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,599 to £22,462 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Godalming, GU7 2AA |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 8 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 8 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Are you seeking a rewarding role where you can positively impact pupils with special educational needs while furthering your professional development within a supportive environment?
Located on a leafy and unique campus in Cranleigh, this school provides both staff and students with educational experiences that extend far beyond the traditional classroom setting-featuring forest schooling, stables, and an on-site swimming pool. In this role, you will be dedicated to aiding children aged 8 to 13.
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…
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
or call 01293527416 and ask for Brittany.
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