Classroom Assistant - Surrey

Teaching Personnel; Smallfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Assistant in Surrey to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety−related barriers to learning.

You’ll work in a small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact through tailored support and collaborative teamwork with staff.

Qualifications

• Need appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
• Role is temporary with potential for permanence.
• Pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills.
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators.
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment.
• Support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

Experience with SEMH/ASD

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Job description

Classroom Assistant

Location: Smallfield, Surrey

Sector: SEN Support

Job Role: Long-term, Short-term roles available

Job Type: Full Time (5 days a week)

Start Date: September Onwards

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Classroom Assistant in Surrey to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety‑related barriers to learning.

You’ll work in a supportive, small‑class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management strategies

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

Benefits

• Ongoing training & career development
• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
• 24/7 GP access & health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
• 1,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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’ and provide child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.

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