Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Chaldon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking experienced SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants for Guildford and surrounding areas, with roles across full-time, part-time, and ad hoc supply.

You will support pupils with SEN/SEMH needs in diverse educational settings, helping them progress academically and personally while contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and SEMH.
• Experience in a school, specialist provision, residential setting, or similar.
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong resilience when supporting challenging behaviour.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups.
• Provide targeted SEN/SEMH support.
• Help pupils manage emotions and behaviour positively.
• Build trusting relationships with children and young people.
• Support learning and engagement in class.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral teams.
• Help create safe, inclusive learning environments.
• Support pupils with complex needs where appropriate.

Skills

SEN/SEMH experience

School setting experience

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications desirable

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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