SEN Teaching Assistant (PR-1543111:SOU) Godalming, England

Salary: GBP21599 - GBP22462 per annum + PAYE, Referral Bonus

Are you seeking a rewarding role where you can positively impact pupils with special educational needs while furthering your professional development within a supportive environment?

 

Located on a leafy and unique campus in Cranleigh, this school provides both staff and students with educational experiences that extend far beyond the traditional classroom setting—featuring forest schooling, stables, and an on-site swimming pool. In this role, you will be dedicated to aiding children aged 8 to 13.

 

Working Hours: Monday 8:30–16:00, Tuesday–Thursday 8:30–16:15,  Friday 8:30–15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the delivery of fundamental subjects, including PSHE, numeracy, and literacy, while fostering essential daily living skills.
  • Utilise multi-sensory techniques, such as signs, Makaton, symbols, or specialised aids, to enhance student communication.
  • Offer emotional guidance to help students navigate feelings of frustration or anxiety and develop effective self-regulation strategies.
  • Collaborate within a committed, expert team that provides extensive mentoring and training; this includes full instruction for roles requiring personal care support.

You Must Have…

  • The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability. 
  • Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines. 
  • Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment. 
  • An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities. 
  • Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location. 

Ideally You Will Have…

  • Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting. 
  • Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter. 

Benefits: 

  • Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days. 
  • £1000 retention bonus for new employees.
  • Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression. 
  • Life insurance and medical cashplan.
  • 24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support. 
  • Discounted fitness classes. 
  • Free lunch during term time. 
  • Ample on-site parking. 

 

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: brittany.tijou@randstad.co.uk or call 01293527416 and ask for Brittany.