SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School

Location: Guildford, Surrey
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Contract: Temporary / Long-Term
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, enthusiasm and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of pupils who need additional support?

We are currently recruiting Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming specialist SEN school in Guildford, starting in January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and want to make a meaningful difference, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs in a nurturing and supportive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Supporting children with a range of special educational needs.
• Assisting the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils with their EHCP targets and individual learning plans.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Supporting communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.
• Creating a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine passion for working with children with SEN.
• Has previous experience working within an SEN or education setting (desirable).
• Is patient, empathetic, resilient and adaptable.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is confident building positive relationships with children.
• Is proactive and enthusiastic about supporting individual development.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, Monday to Friday opportunities.
• January 2027 start.
• Long-term opportunities within a specialist SEN school.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Valuable experience and opportunities for career development.
• The chance to make a genuine difference every single day.

If you are looking for a rewarding full-time role in education and are passionate about helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to be considered for a January start!

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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.
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