1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Gym membership discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Godalming, England, is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support 1:1 with students aged 7-19 who have complex needs, including autism and NVLD. This role is 32 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00, with a permanent right to work in the UK for all applicants.

The position offers a secure, supportive environment with ongoing mentoring, access to on-site therapists, and a focus on long-term career fulfillment within an outstanding school setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Proven track record working with SEN students and strong teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Dedicated 1:1 support for assigned students to encourage engagement and progress.
• Assist with core subjects (Literacy, Numeracy, PSHE) and daily living skills.
• Utilise multi-sensory communication strategies (signs, Makaton, symbols).
• Provide emotional support and coaching in self-regulation strategies.
• Collaborate with a professional team with full training and mentoring.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

SEN experience

Teamwork

DBS check

Job description

(Grade S3, scale point 20.1 - 23 | FTE £28,637.00 - £30,484.00 | Actual: £22,137.77 - £23,565.59 based on 32 hours per week)

Are you an experienced SEN professional looking for a secure, highly supportive role where you can truly leverage your expertise? We are seeking an established Teaching Assistant to join an outstanding school based in Godalming. In this role, you will work 1:1 with students aged 7-19 who have a range of complex needs, including Autism and Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD).

If you are seeking a stable work environment with realistic hours, excellent benefits, and a focus on long-term career fulfillment, this position provides the ideal balance.

The Environment & Resources

You won't be working in isolation. The school provides a rich, multi-disciplinary network, including on-site qualified speech and language therapists, purpose-built therapy suites, and specialised classrooms. The campus features extensive facilities, including a large woodland area for experiential learning, alongside modern recreation spaces tailored for student leisure, games, and sports.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:00 (32 hours per week)

Sponsorship: We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must hold the permanent right to work in the UK.

Your Responsibilities

Dedicated 1:1 Support: Work closely with assigned students to encourage engagement, support progress, and build a dependable foundation of trust in an environment built specifically for SEN education.

Core Skills & Development: Assist with fundamental subjects-including Literacy, Numeracy, and PSHE-while actively fostering essential daily living skills for independence.

Communication Strategies: Utilize multi-sensory techniques, including signs, Makaton, symbols, and specialised assistive tools to unlock communication.

Emotional Regulation: Offer calm, expert emotional guidance to assist students through frustration or anxiety, coaching them in effective self-regulation strategies.

Team Collaboration: Work within a dedicated, highly qualified team. You will benefit from ongoing professional mentoring and full training (including instructions for roles that require personal care support).

What You Bring

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Proven track record working with SEN students, with strong collaborative teamwork skills.
• A self-motivated, resilient, and positive approach to education.
• Demonstrable experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, or within a dedicated SEN setting.
• Verified eligibility to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check.
• Direct experience supporting non-verbal students, alongside a strong clinical or practical understanding of ASD and NVLD.
• Safeguarding and Prevent training completed within the last 12 months (preferred, not essential).

We offer a package designed to support your long-term health, financial security, and personal work-life balance:

Career & Security: Clear professional growth pathways, competitive pension schemes, life cover, and family protection.

Health & Well-being: 24/7 Virtual GP access (via Livi), Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health counselling, gym membership discounts, and eyecare support.

Work-Life Balance: Generous leave allocations, flexible working options, and enhanced parental leave provisions.

Perks & Savings: Cycle-to-Work scheme, car leasing options, home electronics financing, season ticket loans, referral bonuses, plus access to Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, and Discounts for Teachers.