SEMH Teaching Assistant - Surrey

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Enhanced leave & sick pay

GP access & health plan

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a specialist independent day school in Surrey. You will support 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. Ongoing training and development opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

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

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

GCSE Maths & English

Teaching Assistant qualification

Safeguarding knowledge

SEMH/ ASD experience

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification (or working towards)

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location:Surrey
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time (5 days a week)
Start Date: Immediate

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant in Surreyto 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.

Key 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 & 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

Why Join Us?

• 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. 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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