Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Full-Time 21800 - 24000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Randstad Staffing

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 term-time only contract with excellent career progression opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your career.
  • Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus experience as a TA or support worker.

The predicted salary is between 21800 - 24000 £ per year.

Location: Oxted

Salary: £21.8k - £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.

Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) employer: Randstad Staffing

Join our outstanding school in Oxted, where we prioritise your professional growth and well-being. With fully funded training, exceptional facilities, and a supportive work culture, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with complex needs while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our commitment to your career progression and the unique environment we offer make us an excellent employer for those passionate about special education.

Randstad Staffing

Contact Details:

Randstad Staffing Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Experience as a Teaching Assistant
Experience as a Support Worker
Experience as a Childcare Professional
Understanding of complex needs
Knowledge of autism (ASD)
Behaviour management skills
Social and emotional development support