SEN Teaching Assistants – Secondary SEN School in Chertsey
Are you experienced in SEN and passionate about supporting young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? Thrive trained and ready to make a real impact?
We are recruiting full-time SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist secondary SEN school in Chertsey, supporting students aged 11–16 with primarily ASD needs in a structured, nurturing environment.
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
• Provide 1:1 and small group support
• Help students access a differentiated curriculum
• Support emotional regulation and behaviour strategies
• Promote communication, independence and confidence
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to meet EHCP targets
You will play a key role in creating a calm, predictable and supportive classroom where students feel safe and understood.
What We’re Looking For
✔ Experience working in SEN settings (essential)
✔ Knowledge and experience of supporting students with ASD
✔ Thrive training (highly desirable)
✔ A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
✔ Strong teamwork and communication skills
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 3:30pm
Full-time, term-time only
Enjoy structured school hours while making a meaningful difference every day.
Location: Chertsey
Apply today and be part of a team that truly changes lives.
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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