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special needs teaching assistant

Job details
Posting date: 10 July 2025
Salary: £85 to £95 per day
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09 August 2025
Location: Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1AA
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Contract
Job reference: PR-1425526_1752142526

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Summary

Do you want to be part of a nurturing team where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and young people?

Are you passionate about supporting students' education and emotional well-being across primary and secondary age groups?

Do you want to help learners with complex needs access a creative and personalised curriculum that inspires a love of learning?

If so, this is the role for you!

A highly regarded and welcoming specialist school, catering to students aged 5-19, is currently looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive and long-standing team. The school provides tailored support to children with a range of complex needs, including Autism, and is known for its therapeutic, calm, and inclusive environment.

With over 10 experienced TAs already in the secondary team, and a vibrant primary department, this setting offers you the opportunity to work in a collaborative, rewarding and student-centred environment. The school is oversubscribed year after year and is one of the largest specialist provisions in the county.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm, offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

School Benefits:
  • Fully funded training and recognised qualifications

  • On-site parking and extensive outdoor space

  • Free hot lunch from the school cafeteria

  • Supportive management and team events

  • Excellent career development opportunities

  • A therapeutic and inclusive teaching environment

Your Responsibilities:
  • Provide 1:1 and small group support based on teacher planning

  • Help deliver engaging and adapted lessons

  • Support students with both learning and emotional regulation

  • Monitor and assist in pupil progress and behaviour management

  • Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists

  • Help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

What We're Looking For:
  • Passion for working with children and young people with SEN

  • Ability to support across both primary and secondary age ranges

  • Willingness to learn and adapt to different needs and settings

  • Ability to build trusting relationships with students and staff

  • Flexibility, patience, and resilience

  • Experience in SEN, care, or education (desirable but not essential)

Sound like the role for you? Don't miss out-apply today! Interviews are currently being arranged.

For more information or to apply, contact Mohd Arshad on 01293 527416 or email mohd.arshad@randstad.co.uk

Randstad Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and our compliance process.

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