SEN Teaching Assistant

Randstad · Horley, South East

SEN Teaching Assistant at Randstad, based in Horley, South East. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Horley, South East
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026
Sector
Teaching Assistant

Reference PR578

About the role

SEN Teaching Assistant: Permanent Role (OFSTED Good/Outstanding)

Are you new to education support or a experienced educator looking to learn from the best in the sector? Do you want a clear pathway to progress your career with fast-tracked training to become a Cover Supervisor or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)?

If you want the opportunity to deliver impactful 1:1 interventions, small group support, and whole-class teaching assistance, this is the definitive role for you.


The Position:

The number one specialist school local to you is seeking a passionate, flexible, SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. This flagship setting supports 100+ pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) through a creative curriculum tailored to each child's educational, emotional, and personal development.

Commended by parents, staff, and OFSTED alike-with a recent grading of GOOD with Outstanding elements-this school offers a premier, supportive environment where no two days are the same.


Key Job Information & Work Schedule
  • Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant / Future HLTA

  • Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM

  • Start Date: September


Employee Benefits & Career Progression

This institution actively rewards dedication and structures your career development from day one:

  • Guaranteed Security: A permanent contract within a highly respected local provision.

  • Fully Funded Training: In-house pathways specifically designed to graduate you to HLTA or Cover Supervisor status.

  • Specialist Pathways: Opportunities to branch out into therapies, inclusion support, or senior assistant roles.

  • Premium Environment: Superb, bright, and spacious classrooms set across extensive school grounds.

  • Culture: A collaborative, long-standing, and highly supportive staff team.


Candidate Requirements

Please Note: Due to the specialised nature of this expansion role, candidates not based in the UK, without UK based experience and those that require sponsorship cannot be considered.

  • Experience: Proven prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a dedicated childcare, education or care setting

  • UK based experience

  • Eligibility: Right to work in the UK is required.

  • Traits: Flexibility, resilience, and a deep-seated passion for supporting complex needs.


Key Responsibilities
  • Providing tailored 1:1 support, small group interventions, and whole-class assistance for SEN learners.

  • Managing diverse, mixed-ability classroom dynamics alongside the lead teacher.

  • Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding student milestones and progress.

  • Actively participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school CPD training events.


Fast-Track Your Application

The school is managing an immediate intake, and interviews will be taking place over the next 2 weeks. This position is open to applications for the next 7 days only. Appropriate candidates will begin a thorough three-stage interview process before final selection by the senior leadership team.

If you are ready to secure a permanent role that elevates your career profile, apply today!


experience

Non Teaching


skills

building relationships

Reference: PR578 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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