SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

SEN and behaviour management training

Flexible working options

Ongoing consultant support

Opportunities for permanent contracts

Career experience in education, social

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient, and motivated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in Tadworth and surrounding areas. The role offers full-time, part-time, day-to-day cover, and long-term placements in specialist schools.

You’ll work with children aged 5-18 with needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD and Speech & Language Difficulties, helping them access learning and develop essential skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Ability to engage and motivate young learners.
• Strong communication and empathy when working with families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Build confidence, independence and social skills.
• Help manage emotions and behaviour positively.
• Support learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Be a consistent and trusted adult in a young person’s life.

Skills

Caring

Resilient

Motivated

Positive relationships

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day | SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities | TADWORTH

Looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting caring, resilient, and motivated individuals to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in specialist schools across Tadworth and surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a Support Worker looking to move into education, or someone passionate about helping young people succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Location

TADWORTH, SURREY

Flexible Opportunities Available

• Full-time, part-time,
• Day to day cover, long-term placements
• Permanent positions

The Role

You'll work closely with pupils who may require additional support both inside and outside the classroom. Every day is different, but your role could include:

Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Building confidence, independence, and social skills
Helping manage emotions and behaviour positively
Supporting learning activities tailored to individual needs
Being a consistent and trusted adult in a young person's life

Who You'll Be Supporting

Our specialist schools support children and young people aged 5-18 with needs including:

• Autism (ASC)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health)
• ADHD
• Speech & Language Difficulties
• Moderate & Severe Learning Difficulties
• Additional Complex Needs

Why People Love These Roles

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to genuinely change lives.

You will be joining welcoming and supportive school communities where every small achievement is celebrated and where your contribution makes a real difference to a student's future.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay
• Free SEN and behaviour management training
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to secure permanent school contracts
• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, social work, youth work, and therapy

We Would Love to Hear From You If You Are:

• Passionate about helping children and young people
• Patient, calm, and resilient
• Able to build positive relationships quickly
• Looking for a meaningful career
• Experienced in education, care, support work, youth work, coaching, or similar fields

No school experience? No problem. Many of our successful staff have backgrounds in care, sport, youth work, or residential support.