Support Worker, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities

Specialist Learning Support Worker (Secondary SEN)

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

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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.