SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants for Guildford.

Roles include full-time, part-time, and ad hoc supply across specialist and mainstream settings to support children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs. You will assist pupils 1:1 or in small groups, help manage emotions and behaviour, and collaborate with teachers and pastoral teams to create a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• 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 with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with challenging or complex needs where appropriate.

Skills

SEN experience

SEMH experience

Strong communication

Patience

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

• 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

Full-time, part-time and ad hoc supply positions available.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

If you're an experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in Guildford, we'd love to hear from you.