At a Glance
- Tasks: Support SEN learners 1:1, helping them grow socially and emotionally.
- Company: Join an Ofsted 'Outstanding' school with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Fully funded training, free meals, and access to amazing facilities.
- Other info: Enjoy a permanent, term-time-only role with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English; experience as a TA or support worker.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 23100 £ per year.
Location: Guildford
Salary: £21.8 - 24k
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent (Term-Time Only)
Start Date: September
Are you looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant job within a supportive, Ofsted "Outstanding" school that genuinely invests in your career? We are seeking a dedicated Specialist TA to join our nationally recognised trust. In this rewarding role, you will work on a 1:1 basis with learners aged 5-16 with complex needs, autism (ASD), and associated behavioural or communication difficulties. Based in a modern, state-of-the-art day school with a maximum class size of 8, you will support students beyond academics‑helping them develop socially, emotionally, and physically while building their self‑esteem and independence.
Why Join Our Team? (Benefits & Perks)
- Fully Funded Training: Earn recognised qualifications fully paid for by the trust from your first day.
- Incredible Facilities: Work in a dream setting featuring a forest school, outdoor theatre, therapy rooms, music studios, art workshops, and the latest tech gadgets.
- Career Progression: Clear pathways for professional development with a supportive Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
- Work-Life Balance: Permanent, term-time-only contract.
- Added Perks: Free on-site meals and full access to school facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support for SEN learners with complex and multiple learning difficulties.
- Assist in managing behavioural, social, and emotional development in a classroom of no more than 8 students.
- Collaborate with teachers and therapy teams to create a safe, enabling, and engaging learning environment.
- Utilise the school's premium resources (from tech to outdoor spaces) to enhance student engagement.
Job Requirements
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
- Experience: Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, or Childcare Professional (must be able to provide references).
- Compliance: Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply & Interview Process
If you want to take the next step in your SEN education career, we want to hear from you! To apply: Click the link below or contact Bryony on 01293 527416 for an informal, confidential chat.
Application Window & Interview Timeline: Applications are open for the next two weeks. Shortlisted applicants will begin a streamlined three-stage interview process within one week of the closing date, culminating in a final-stage interview with the school leadership team.
Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) in Guildford employer: Randstad Education
Join our outstanding school in Guildford as a Specialist Teaching Assistant, where you will be part of a nurturing environment that prioritises your professional growth and well-being. With fully funded training, access to incredible facilities, and a commitment to work-life balance through a term-time-only contract, we ensure that our staff are supported every step of the way. Experience the joy of making a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs while enjoying a collaborative and innovative work culture.
