SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training & career development

Competitive salary & pension

Health & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist independent day school in Caterham, Surrey, supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You will work in a small-class environment providing tailored support, assisting with differentiated activities, and helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally while collaborating with staff and SEN coordinators.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management strategies

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:Caterham,Surrey
Sector: SEN Support
Job Role:Long-term, Short-term roles available
Job Type: FullTime (5 days a week)
Start Date: September Onwards

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN TeachingAssistant inCaterham, Surrey to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You'll work in a supportive, small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Promote a positive, inclusive environment
• Support behaviour management strategies

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

• Ongoing training & career development
• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
• 24/7 GP access & health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
• £1,000 refer-a-friend bonus

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.
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