Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates of pay

Dedicated consultant

Long-term placements

CPD and development opportunities

PAYE payment with no admin charges

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Special Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA) to work in a SEMH school in Surrey. You will support pupils 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and regulate their emotions.

The role pays £100-£125 per day, with a dedicated consultant, access to TeacherActive CPD, and potential for long‑term placements. Candidates with SEMH/SEND experience, strong behaviour management and an Enhanced DBS will be preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children/young people with SEMH and/or SEND.
• Experience managing challenging behaviour and using positive behaviour strategies.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach; ability to build relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils engage with learning and regulate emotions in class.
• Support safeguarding and promote positive behaviour within the school.

Skills

SEMH experience

Behaviour management

1:1 support

Small-group work

Safeguarding

Job description

South East/ temporary / £100 - 125 per day

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

If you are an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant, SEND TA, SEMH Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Surrey, we would love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.