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Teaching Assistant

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Posting date: 26 November 2025
Salary: £21,000 to £23,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 December 2025
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TP
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1469112_1764168322

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Summary

Join Our Outstanding Specialist Educational Team in Cranleigh!

Are you a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant (TA) looking for a highly rewarding role where you can truly make a difference? A specialist independent day school for children and young people with autism and complex communication difficulties is seeking a motivated and compassionate TA to join their exceptional team.

About the School

Based in Cranleigh, Surrey, this is a unique and established educational setting for pupils aged 4-19 years.

  • Specialist Focus: The school is committed to providing a safe, caring, and highly individualised education for every pupil to achieve their full potential.

  • Curriculum & Ethos: The curriculum is broad, balanced, and highly personalised, with a strong foundation in the principles of behaviour analysis (CABAS). We focus heavily on communication, life skills, and promoting independence.

  • Expert Team: You will work alongside a dedicated, multidisciplinary team of educators, behaviour analysts, and therapists who are experts in their field. The school is committed to continuous learning and offers extensive professional development and funded qualifications.

  • Ofsted Rating: The school is Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding'.

The Role of a Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, you will be an integral part of the classroom team, directly supporting pupil learning and development.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils, following their individualised curriculum plans.

  • Assist in planning, preparing, and delivering lessons and activities that focus on core subjects, communication, and essential life skills.

  • Implement behaviourally-based support strategies to promote positive outcomes and reduce behaviours that impact the pupil's quality of life.

  • Monitor and accurately record pupil progress to ensure teaching is effective and appropriate for each child's needs.

  • Support pupils' participation in trips and community-based learning, applying skills learned in the classroom to real-life situations.

  • Assist with personal care where required (e.g., toileting, feeding) to encourage and enable acceptable levels of hygiene and independence.

  • Assist with breaktime duties and contribute to a positive, welcoming classroom environment.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this vital position, you must meet the following criteria:

  • UK Experience: Proven professional, personal, or voluntary experience working with children or adults with complex learning disabilities or special educational needs (SEN) in a UK setting.

  • Transport: A valid UK driving licence and access to your own reliable transport are essential due to the school's location near Cranleigh.

  • Mindset: A strong commitment to professional development, a positive 'can-do' attitude, resilience, and the ability to keep calm in high-pressure situations.

  • Qualifications: Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent.

If this sounds like something you are interested in and you meet the criteria, then please call Paul at Randstad on 01293 527416 or email paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk

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