Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Horley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEMH in a Surrey-based specialist school. You will provide 1:1 and small-group assistance, helping learners engage with lessons and regulate emotions in a safe setting.

The role requires experience with SEMH/SEND, strong behaviour management, and a calm, patient approach. An Enhanced DBS is preferred, with training and ongoing CPD opportunities offered by TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Experience delivering 1:1 and small-group interventions.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and vulnerable young people needs.
• DBS check via Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils engage with learning and regulate emotions.
• Build positive relationships within the school environment.
• Work with teachers and professionals to support individual goals.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group interventions

Relationship building

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – SEMH

Location: Surrey

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Salary: £90–£125 per day, depending on experience

Are you an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with SEMH needs?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you patient, resilient and committed to making a difference in a specialist education setting?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant / SEND TA to work within a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey.

The school supports pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom may also have additional needs such as Autism, ADHD, anxiety, trauma‑related needs and challenging behaviour.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils to engage with their learning, regulate their emotions and develop positive relationships within the school environment.

The successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEMH and/or SEND
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour strategies
• A calm, patient and resilient approach
• The ability to build strong and appropriate relationships with pupils
• Experience providing 1:1 and small-group interventions
• A good understanding of safeguarding and the needs of vulnerable young people
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

In return, you can expect:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long‑term work within specialist SEND settings
• Access to TeacherActive's CPD and development opportunities
• PAYE payment with no administration charges

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.