Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Do you dream of career growth and achieving qualifications?

Are you driven by a passion and strong desire to help others?

How would you spend a generous welcome bonus paid in full, in the first month?

Unleash your passion for inclusive teaching - join the team as a Trainee SEN Teacher and be a catalyst for positive change.

If this sounds like you, we have the perfect role!

Located near Cranleigh, this inspiring school is dedicated to supporting pupils with Autism. As part of an expert team, you will contribute to providing the best educational, care, and transition pathways for children and young people aged 4 to 19. The staff is committed to delivering an individualised curriculum that promotes effective learning, new ways of learning, and independent learning skills. They strive to achieve the best possible outcomes, enabling all pupils to reach their full potential both in school and at home.

We are seeking positive, resilient, and caring individuals to join the team. The spacious, bright classrooms offer a calm and safe environment, where children receive 1:1 tuition. When you join the team, you will have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities, allowing you to take your career to the next level.

If you possess a positive attitude, patience, and resilience, this role is perfect for you!

In addition to the rewarding nature of the role, the school offers an amazing range of benefits to support your personal and professional growth:

• £1000 welcome bonus paid in full in the first month
• Free transport to/from Guildford Station if required
• Part-time option available (3 or 4 days)
• Regular salary progression based on completion of training
• Rare career progression in an unqualified route - opportunities to move to a Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor role without the need for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Fully funded and supported training and continuing personal development program (based on the principles of behaviour analysis)
• Wellness room stocked with tea, chocolate and biscuits!
• 44 days holiday
• Term-time only, no evenings or weekends
• Free onsite parking
• Your own dedicated and experienced consultant to guide you through the application process

As part of your role, you will:

• Provide teaching and support to pupils with Autism, following individualised curriculums
• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons and activities, focusing on life skills
• Support pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practical situations
• Provide behaviour based support to reduce behaviours that impact quality of life
• Assist with personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)
• Monitor pupil progress and ensure teaching is appropriate and effective for their needs
• Assist with break time duties, including playground support and snack time

Desired skills and capabilities:

• Minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent in English Language & Maths
• Professional, personal, or voluntary experience working with children with disabilities
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit challenging behaviour
• Ability to provide support with personal/intimate care when required
• Capacity to remain calm in high-pressure situations
• Own means of transport, due to location

If you are eager to learn more about this fabulous opportunity or would like to submit your application, don't hesitate to apply now!

If this particular role doesn't align with your aspirations, we have an array of other positions that may also be of interest to you.

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Randstad Education upholds the highest standards of child safety and compliance. Therefore, successful candidates will undergo a thorough compliance process, including an enhanced DBS check.