SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Artington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Guildford is seeking experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to support children and young people across a range of educational settings.

Opportunities include full-time, part-time and ad hoc supply roles, with a focus on building positive relationships and fostering inclusive learning environments. The position offers varied settings across Guildford and nearby areas, with ongoing support from a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH.
• Experience in a school, specialist provision, residential setting, or youth work.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Resilience and confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
• Genuine passion for helping young people succeed.
• Relevant qualifications desirable but not essential with strong practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.
• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Helping pupils to manage their emotions and behaviour positively.
• Building trusting, supportive relationships with children and young people.
• Supporting learning and engagement in the classroom.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with challenging or complex needs where appropriate.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH experience

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants - Guildford

Full-Time | Part-Time | Ad Hoc Supply Roles Available

Are you an experienced SEN or SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Guildford?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist and mainstream educational settings supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Whether you're looking for a full-time position, part-time flexibility, or ad hoc supply work, we have opportunities to suit your availability and experience.

The Role

As an SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop both academically and personally.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis
• Providing targeted support for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs
• Helping pupils to manage their emotions and behaviour positively
• Building trusting, supportive relationships with children and young people
• Supporting learning and engagement in the classroom
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting pupils with challenging or complex needs where appropriate

What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs
• Experience working in a school, specialist provision, residential setting, youth work or similar environment
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Resilience and confidence when supporting challenging behaviour
• A genuine passion for helping young people succeed
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential where you have strong practical experience.

Why Join Us?

• Full-time, part-time and ad hoc supply opportunities
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• Opportunities across Guildford and the surrounding area
• Work in a variety of educational settings
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated team
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEN and SEMH education
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people

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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