SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (Full-Time, Permanent)
Location: Cranleigh
Start: September 2026 (or earlier)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role
We are looking for caring and committed Teaching Assistants to support children and young people (ages 5–19) with complex learning needs, including autism. You’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, therapeutic education focused on communication, independence, and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students in class and community activities
• Assist with individual learning programmes alongside teachers and therapists
• Encourage communication, social skills, and independence
• Provide pastoral care and support positive behaviour strategies
• Support personal care needs with dignity and respect
• Promote engagement in life skills and enrichment activities

About You

• Passionate about supporting young people with SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Comfortable with personal care responsibilities
• Strong communicator and team player
• Adaptable and willing to learn (training provided)
• Experience in SEN, care, or education desirable
• Able to travel to a rural location (own transport preferred)

What We Offer

• Supportive, values-led environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Collaborative work with therapy specialists
• Opportunities for career progression
• A chance to make a real difference

Safeguarding
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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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