Teaching Assistant - ASC
| Posting date: | 24 March 2025 |
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| Salary: | £23,210 to £24,818 per year |
| Additional salary information: | PAYE, Referral Bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2025 |
| Location: | Leatherhead, Surrey, KT24 5JP |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Au-Ef1jhhds_1742832789 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant - Make a Difference at an SEN School!
Do you have a passion for supporting young people with autism to achieve their full potential? Are you dedicated to fostering a positive and engaging learning environment? If so, we want to hear from you!
We are an SEN school in Effingham seeking a motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. We offer a rewarding opportunity to work with autistic students aged 11-16, who have associated behavioural and communication difficulties, in a supportive and stimulating setting.
What we offer:
- £12.99 - £13.89 per hour (£23,210 - £24,818 actual salary) depending on qualifications.
- £1000 Welcome Bonus
- Term-Time only position (40 hours per week)
- Structured working hours:
- Monday-Wednesday: 8:15am - 4:45pm
- Thursday: 8:15am - 5:00pm
- Friday: 8:15am - 4:00pm
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students in line with school policies.
- Providing positive behaviour support and adapting your approach to meet individual student needs.
- Building strong and trusting relationships with students, creating a safe and positive learning environment.
- Promoting independence and personal development in our students.
- Supporting the teacher in implementing engaging and differentiated learning activities.
- Preparing resources and adapting learning materials under the teacher's guidance.
- Contributing to a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.
- Participating in the school's behaviour support approach, including physical intervention (accredited Team Teach) where necessary and always as a last resort.
- Completing reports accurately and within designated timeframes.
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN) in an employed or voluntary setting.
- A recognised qualification at Level 2 or above in Support work for Teaching and Learning in Schools (or equivalent) is desirable.
- GCSE Maths and English Language qualification minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) is essential.
- A strong understanding of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
- Knowledge or experience of working with pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
- A proven ability to provide consistent support to children with diverse needs.
- A child-centered approach, treating each student as an individual and valuing their unique strengths.
- A positive and creative approach to meeting pupils' individual needs.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate clearly with colleagues.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey and make a real difference, we encourage you to apply!
To Apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role to Claire Watson at claire.watson@randstad.co.uk or call 01293 527416.
We look forward to hearing from you!