SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: Competitive hourly per hour + £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
Position Type: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: REDHILL, SURREY

We are looking to recruit passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to support our young people aged 11-16 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) - (Including social communication needs, emotional regulation difficulties, and sensory processing challenges, often associated with Autism) at our amazing, supportive schools in Redhill, Surrey.

Working within a supportive and nurturing environment, you'll help pupils develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. With small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and access to a multi-disciplinary team, you'll play a key role in helping every young person achieve their potential. We're looking for creative, proactive individuals who can think outside the box and bring learning to life. You'll be a motivator, mentor, and champion for the pupils you support, helping them believe in themselves and succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop confidence and self-esteem.
• Encourage pupils to achieve more than they thought possible, celebrating progress every step of the way.
• Promote resilience, curiosity, and a positive attitude towards learning.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs and learning styles.
• Support pupils with their personal, social, and emotional development.
• Assist with educational activities within the local community and wider learning opportunities.
• Contribute to creating a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment.
• Work flexibly as part of a wider team to meet the needs of pupils and the school.

Skills & Qualifications

You do not need extensive experience within education to be successful in this role. Full training and ongoing development opportunities are available for candidates with the right attitude and values.

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• A passion for supporting children and young people.
• The ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire others.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2).
• A positive, proactive, and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• The ability to promote independence, positive behaviour, and personal growth.
• A creative approach to supporting individual learning needs.

Benefits

• £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career progression opportunities within education and SEND settings.
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference in young people's lives.

Safeguarding

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and vetting checks.

*Welcome bonus payable in two instalments: 50% following successful completion of probation and 50% after one year of service.

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.
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