SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Senploy; Godalming; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE payments

CPD and training opportunities

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Inspire EHC is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Godalming, Surrey. You will support students with emotional, mental health and educational needs, working with teachers and the wider team to provide consistent, student-centered support.

Role involves promoting emotional regulation, engagement, and individual progress across several key stages while contributing to a nurturing learning environment. DBS checks apply, sponsorship unavailable.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy for diverse learners
• Strong communication with pupils and staff
• Flexibility to adapt approaches per student needs
• Proactive attitude and willingness to support across a range of activities

Responsibilities

• Support students with complex mental health and additional needs.
• Provide a calm, consistent presence to help students feel safe.
• Help pupils develop strategies for managing emotions.
• Encourage engagement with lessons and school activities.
• Support learners across different key stages.
• Build students' confidence and independence to progress.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to understand and meet individual needs

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Near Godalming, Surrey

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Godalming, Surrey.

This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive team working with students who require additional emotional, mental health and educational support.

Key Information

• Working hours:
  • Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
  • Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
  • Friday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
• Contract: Long-term / Temp-to-Perm
• Transport: Own transport is essential due to the school's rural setting

Your Day-to-Day Role

Working alongside experienced teachers and the wider school team, you will provide consistent and individualised support to students throughout their school day.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting young people with complex mental health and additional needs.
• Providing a calm, consistent presence and helping students feel safe and supported.
• Encouraging pupils to develop strategies for managing their emotions.
• Helping students engage positively with lessons and their wider school experience.
• Supporting learners across different key stages.
• Building students' confidence, independence and ability to make meaningful progress.
• Contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.

Why This School?

The school provides a therapeutic, personalised approach to education, recognising that every student has different needs and challenges. With small class sizes and individually tailored learning strategies, the setting provides an environment where pupils can receive the focused support they need to develop both academically and personally.

Who Would Suit This Position?

You don't necessarily need extensive SEN experience. We are particularly interested in people who demonstrate:

• Patience and empathy: You understand that every young person develops differently.
• A genuine passion for SEN: You want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Strong communication skills: You can work effectively with pupils, teachers and other professionals.
• Flexibility: You are comfortable adapting your approach according to individual circumstances.
• A proactive attitude: You are willing to get involved and support students wherever needed.
• Previous experience within an SEN setting would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Benefits of the Role

As part of this opportunity, you will receive:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Weekly PAYE payments
• Free access to a variety of CPD and training opportunities
• Potential for long-term career progression
• A supportive and experienced team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Inspire EHC and the partner school take safeguarding extremely seriously and are committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful candidates 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 from all backgrounds.

Please be aware that sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

Interested?

If you are looking for a role where every day gives you the opportunity to support a young person, build their confidence and help them achieve their goals, we'd love to hear from you.