Autism SEN Teaching Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and training

Weekly PAYE payments

Dedicated consultant

Supportive school team

Job summary

Inspire EHC is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs at a specialist school near Guildford, Surrey. You will work closely with teaching staff to provide a calm, structured educational environment and help pupils engage with their learning.

The role requires patience, compassion and the ability to build trusting relationships with students. Experience in SEN is advantageous but not essential, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN environment is advantageous, though not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.
• Patience and genuine passion for helping young people with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated support to students with complex mental health needs and additional learning requirements.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and offer encouragement and consistency.
• Support pupils across key stages to develop independence and essential life skills.
• Work with teachers and staff to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Enthusiastic

Communication

Patience

Job description

• Near Guildford, Surrey We are currently looking for a caring, reliable and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school situated near Guildford, Surrey.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and wants to work in a calm, nurturing and structured educational environment.

Location: Near Guildford, Surrey Hours:

• Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Tuesday
• Thursday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 3:45pm Pay: £14.00 - £15.50 per hour Contract: Long-term / Temp-to-Perm Please note: Own transport is essential due to the school's rural location.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in helping students feel secure, supported and able to engage with their education.

You will work closely with teaching staff and the wider team to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing dedicated support to students with complex mental health needs and additional learning requirements.

Building positive relationships with pupils and offering reassurance, encouragement and consistency.

Supporting students to recognise and regulate their emotions, while helping them engage constructively with their learning.

Working alongside teachers and other members of staff to create a safe, welcoming and inclusive school environment.

Supporting pupils across a range of key stages and helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Adapting your approach to meet individual needs and supporting each learner to make meaningful progress.

The school takes a therapeutic and highly individualised approach to education, with small class groups and personalised learning strategies designed around the needs of each student.

We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, understanding and genuinely passionate about working with young people with SEN.

Compassionate and able to build trusting relationships with students.

Experienced in an SEN environment would be advantageous, although previous SEN experience is not essential.

A confident communicator who can work positively with teachers and other professionals.

Flexible, proactive and able to adapt to the changing needs of individual pupils.

Committed to creating a positive and supportive learning environment.

The opportunity to join a supportive and experienced school team.

Free access to a wide range of CPD and professional development training.

Competitive hourly rates with potential for long-term progression.

A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people every day.

Weekly PAYE payments.

Continued support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Inspire EHC and the partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please note that sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

If you are passionate about helping young people overcome challenges, develop their confidence and reach their potential, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.