Support Worker

Location: Chaldon, Surrey (Reigate/Caterham/Whyteleafe Area)

Following the successful inauguration of our purpose-built Secondary SEN facility in September 2025, we are formally inviting applications for a Specialist Learning Support Workers to join our founding cohort. This is a strategic appointment for an individual dedicated to the long-term academic and holistic development of students with complex neurodivergent profiles.

Our institution caters to Key Stage 3 and 4 students (ages 11-16) presenting with complex requirements in social communication, emotional regulation, and sensory processing-primarily associated with the Autism spectrum.

Unlike traditional mainstream settings, our model integrates educational delivery with intensive therapeutic intervention. You will operate within a high-ratio staffing structure, collaborating daily with an internal team of Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Behavioural Specialists to ensure a synchronised approach to student progress.

• Pedagogical Support: Assisting in the delivery of a bespoke, adaptive curriculum; modifying resources in real-time to align with individual Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).

• Behavioural Analysis: Utilising evidence-based, positive reinforcement strategies to manage complex behaviours, focusing on root-cause identification and emotional co-regulation.

• Professional Reporting: Maintaining rigorous records of student progress, contributing to multidisciplinary reviews, and providing data-driven feedback to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

• Safeguarding Advocacy: Upholding the highest standards of student welfare, ensuring compliance with all statutory Child Protection and Safeguarding protocols.

We are seeking a candidate who balances professional rigor with an adaptable, solution-oriented mindset.

Minimum Requirements:

• Educational Foundation: GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4/C or equivalent) is mandatory.

• Specialist Awareness: A sophisticated understanding of the barriers to learning associated with Autism and sensory processing disorders.

• Resilience: The professional maturity to remain objective and composed when navigating high-acuity behavioural challenges.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience within a Specialist Provision or Alternative Provision (AP) setting.

• Familiarity with multicultural inclusion frameworks and trauma-informed practice.

We recognise that specialist education requires a high level of professional dedication. In return, we offer a comprehensive institutional support package:

• Professional Accreditation: Access to fully funded pathways for specialist SEN certifications and career-long CPD.

• Clinical & Wellness Support: Membership in a Health Cash Back Plan, a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, and a structured, supportive peer-review culture.

• Financial Benefits: Enhanced Pension contributions and Life Assurance.

• Infrastructure & Perks: Access to the Bike to Work scheme, an optional Car Lease program, and complimentary on-site parking.

To discuss this position or to request a formal job description, please contact Paul Hirchfield at Randstad Education:

• Direct Dial: [phone removed]

• Correspondence: [email removed]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and comprehensive pre-employment vetting, which may include an online presence review.

experience

Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

education

college