SEN Teaching Assistant

4 Days Old

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a specialist school in Leatherhead. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by helping them access education, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
Support pupils with emotional regulation and social development
Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs
Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment
Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs
Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school or care setting preferred)
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant qualification) are desirable but not essential
What We Offer

Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative school environments
Opportunity for career progression within education
Flexible working options in some settings
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a short cover statement outlining your experience and interest in the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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Location:
Leatherhead
Salary:
£92.59 - £100 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Education

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