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SEN TA

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2026
Salary: £23,000 to £26,000 per year
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Caterham, Surrey, RH1 9YF
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PR-1488919:J_1772120867

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Summary

Be a Founding Force: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chaldon, Surrey (Near Redhill/Caterham/Whyteleafe)

Most schools ask you to follow a path. We're asking you to help us build one. Having opened our doors in September 2025, our brand-new Secondary SEN school is looking for its founding team of Teaching Assistants-individuals who want to do more than "support" a classroom, but actually help define the heart and soul of a new educational community.

The Role: Beyond the Classroom

This isn't your typical school environment. You'll be working with students aged 11-16 who have unique profiles related to social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing.

Your day-to-day involves working within a highly specialised, multi-disciplinary model. You won't be alone; you'll collaborate with therapists and specialists to ensure our students feel safe, understood, and empowered to learn.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Championing Growth: Helping students navigate learning and social development in a high-support, low-stress environment.

  • Positive Mentoring: Using a tailored, empathetic approach to behaviour, focusing on de-escalation and building long-term independence.

  • Creative Adaptation: Working hand-in-hand with teachers to adjust resources and activities so they meet the specific sensory and cognitive needs of each pupil.

  • Safeguarding Excellence: Maintaining a proactive "eyes-on" approach to pupil welfare and wellbeing.

Are You Our Next Founding Member?

We prioritise personality and potential over a long list of credentials. This is a perfect launchpad for recent graduates, career changers, or those looking to break into the education sector.

What You Need:

  • The Essentials: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/C (or equivalent).

  • The Vibe: Resilient, adaptable, and genuinely empathetic. You should be someone who stays calm in a storm and looks for the "why" behind challenging behaviours.

  • The Awareness: A solid grasp of Safeguarding principles (though we will provide extensive ongoing training).

  • The "Nice-to-Haves": Any experience in SEND, youth work, or inclusive settings is great, but your passion is what matters most.

The Rewards: We Invest in You

We know that working in specialist education is demanding, so we've built a benefits package that supports your life both inside and outside the school:

  • Professional Growth: We provide fully funded training and qualifications to help you climb the career ladder in specialist education.

  • Financial Security: Benefit from an enhanced pension scheme and life assurance.

  • Physical & Mental Health: Access a Health Cash Back Plan (money back for dental, optical, and physio), an Employee Assistance Programme, and a supportive team culture.

  • Lifestyle & Travel: Enjoy Perkbox high street discounts, a Bike to Work scheme, an optional Car Lease scheme, and free on-site parking.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're excited by the challenge of a brand-new school and a rewarding career, we want to hear from you today.

Contact Paul at Randstad for an informal chat or to apply:

  • Phone: 01293 527416

  • Email: paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk

All successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search.

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