SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Reigate

Positions: Full-Time & Ad-Hoc
Contracts: Supply & Permanent
Start Date: September

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Whether you're experienced in education, care, or looking to transition into a rewarding new role, we’re recruiting dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist settings in Surrey.

About the Roles

We are working with a variety of specialist schools and provisions, including:

• Special schools, alternative provisions, and inclusive mainstream units
• Supporting students with needs such as ASD, SEMH, MLD, PMLD, and complex learning profiles
• 1:1 and small group support roles
• Collaborative work with teachers, therapists, and multi-disciplinary teams
• Opportunities for both full-time and flexible day-to-day supply work

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who are:

• Passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Experienced in working with children or young people (in education, care, or voluntary settings)
• Willing to learn and grow in a supportive environment
• Able to obtain an Enhanced DBS (or already hold one)

Whether you’re an experienced teaching assistant, a support worker, or someone with transferable skills from another sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to build a meaningful career in SEN education.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible working options to suit your schedule
• A supportive team and dedicated recruitment consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to a wide network of outstanding specialist schools across Surrey

Apply Now

September is approaching—take the next step in your career and make a real impact.
To find out more or register your interest, get in touch today. We’d love to hear from you.

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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