At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with special needs, encouraging independence and engagement in learning.
- Company: A highly regarded specialist school in a beautiful Surrey campus.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive training, career progression, and onsite perks.
- Other info: Full-time, term-time only role with potential for permanent placement.
- Why this job: Make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people every day.
- Qualifications: Caring individuals with strong communication skills; experience welcomed but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 23500 - 23500 £ per year.
Are you looking to work in a specialist education environment where inclusion, creativity, and student well-being are at the heart of everything? This highly regarded specialist school and college provision supports children and young people aged 4-25 with autism, epilepsy, communication difficulties, learning disabilities, and complex additional needs. Set within a beautiful campus in Surrey, the setting combines personalised education, therapeutic support, and preparation for adulthood to help every learner achieve their full potential.
With specialist facilities, sensory learning environments, therapeutic input, and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, students are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, communication skills, and essential life skills in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Learning Support Workers to join this exceptional specialist education setting. This opportunity begins with a 12-week temporary placement, paid at £93–£100 per day, before transferring onto the school's permanent staffing team with a salary of £20,000–£23,500 per annum.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday | 9am - 4pm | Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with Special Educational Needs within a school or college environment
- Working on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
- Encouraging independence, confidence, and engagement in learning
- Supporting communication, social development, and life skills
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and specialist staff
- Supporting student wellbeing and daily routines
- Contributing to student records, reports, and progress monitoring
We're Looking For:
- Caring and passionate individuals who want to make a genuine difference
- Strong communicators who can build positive relationships
- Patient, adaptable, and proactive team players
- Individuals with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Previous experience is welcomed but not essential as full training is provided
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training and professional development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised onsite dining facilities
- Pension scheme
- Employee rewards and discount programmes
- Career progression opportunities
- Potential onsite accommodation available
If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people every day, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact: 07441 927691 | keziya.chilumuru@randstad.co.uk
Experience:
- 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 in 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
Qualifications:
- CACHE level 1 or 2
- CACHE level 2 or 3
- Early childhood studies degree
- Health and social care experience
- Health and social care qualifications (NVQ)
- HLTA
- NVQ level 2
- NVQ level 3
- NVQ level 4
- Schools direct
Education:
- High school
- College
- University
Student Support Assistant in Lingfield employer: Randstad Staffing
Join a highly regarded specialist school in Lingfield, Surrey, where your role as a Student Support Assistant will be pivotal in fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment for children and young people with diverse needs. With a strong emphasis on professional development, comprehensive training, and a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits such as subsidised dining, career progression, and potential onsite accommodation. Experience the rewarding culture of collaboration and compassion that defines our commitment to student well-being and success.
