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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 11 March 2026
Salary: £88.92 to £95 per day
Additional salary information: PAYE, Referral Bonus
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 April 2026
Location: Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6AH
Company: Randstad Education
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: PR-1496119_1773243066

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Summary

URGENT: SEN Teaching Assistant - Lingfield

Location: Lingfield, Surrey

Start Date: Immediate (ASAP)

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Salary: £85 - £105 per day (depending on experience)

Are you ready to make an immediate impact? Randstad Education is urgently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs at a specialist provision in Lingfield.

Due to an immediate requirement, we are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide high-quality support to students with Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Specialized 1:1 Support: Providing tailored assistance to students with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), focusing on both academic progress and emotional regulation.

  • Communication Support: Utilizing alternative communication methods such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices to ensure every student has a voice.

  • Behavioral Management: Implementing proactive de-escalation techniques and following individual behavior plans to maintain a safe learning environment.

  • Sensory Integration: Assisting students with sensory processing needs by utilizing sensory circuits, breakout rooms, and specialist equipment.

  • Personal Care: Assisting with personal care and mobility requirements where necessary (training provided).

What We Are Looking For

  • Urgent Availability: You must be available to start immediately and commit to a full-time schedule.

  • Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with SEN (children or adults) is highly desirable. This could include backgrounds in care, support work, or specialist schooling.

  • Resilience & Empathy: A calm, patient nature and the ability to remain composed under pressure.

  • Strong Communication: The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers, therapists, and parents.

Why Work With Randstad?

  • Weekly Pay: Competitive daily rates paid every Friday.

  • Dedicated Consultant: A specialist consultant to guide you through the registration and placement process.

  • Free Training: Access to our CPD suite, including Safeguarding and Autism Awareness.

  • Refer-a-Friend: Earn £300 in vouchers for every candidate you refer to us.

How to Apply

This is an urgent vacancy with interviews happening immediately. To apply, please submit your CV today. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and professional referencing.

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