SEN Teaching Assistant - Guildford

Aspire People; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer a friend bonus

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in Guildford. You will support pupils aged 5-18 with autism, complex needs and communication challenges, working alongside teachers, therapists and other specialists.

The role offers permanent, long-term or supply arrangements, with a focus on consistency and building lasting relationships in a supportive MDT environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN TA in a specialist or mainstream setting.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach in specialist education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small group and whole class support to pupils aged 5-18.
• Work with class teachers and MDT to implement EHCPs and individual plans.
• Use specialist strategies and AAC where relevant.
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural regulation.
• Maintain a calm, structured classroom environment.
• Build consistent relationships with pupils and families.

Skills

SEN Teaching Assistant experience

Autism support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Guildford

Long-Term, Permanent and Supply Positions Available | Immediate Start

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £110-£125 per day, dependent on experience

We are delighted to announce a number of exciting opportunities for experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a close-knit and highly specialist school community in Guildford. This is a school with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and development of every pupil and every member of staff, a place where consistency, trust and relationships are at the heart of everything that happens.

Whether you are looking for a permanent position, a long-term placement or regular supply work, we are keen to hear from candidates who genuinely understand specialist education and are comfortable working as part of a close, collaborative classroom team alongside teachers, therapists and other specialists.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced SEN TAs who want to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship with a specialist schoo, contributing to the progress and wellbeing of pupils aged 5-18 with autism, complex needs, communication needs and behaviours that challenge, in an environment where your consistency and commitment genuinely makes a difference.

About the Role

You will work as part of a dedicated classroom team within a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils aged 5-18 with a range of complex needs including autism, communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge. Depending on your availability and experience, positions are available on a permanent, long-term or regular supply basis, with the school particularly keen to build a reliable supply bank of consistent, familiar staff rather than receiving different faces each day.

You will work closely with the class teacher, Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and the wider MDT to deliver tailored, high quality support to every pupil in your care, helping them to access learning, develop communication and build greater independence. Staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised here, you will be supported, valued and given the tools you need to do your best work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small group and whole class support to pupils aged 5-18 with autism, complex needs, communication needs and behaviours that challenge
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider MDT including SLTs, OTs and Physiotherapists to implement EHCPs and individual support plans
• Use a range of specialist strategies and communication approaches appropriate to each pupil including AAC where relevant
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural regulation alongside their academic engagement
• Maintain a calm, structured and nurturing classroom environment
• Build consistent, trusting relationships with pupils, families and staff, particularly important for supply staff joining the school's regular supply bank
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Support pupils with personal care and physical needs where required, with dignity and sensitivity
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times

About You

• Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist or mainstream setting - essential
• Experience supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, communication needs and/or behaviours that challenge - essential
• Genuinely comfortable working as part of a close, collaborative classroom team under the direction of the class teacher and alongside a wider MDT
• Familiarity with AAC systems and communication approaches - desirable
• Experience with personal care and physical needs - desirable
• A calm, patient and consistent approach with a genuine passion for specialist education
• Reliable, punctual and committed, particularly important for candidates joining the school's regular supply bank
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification preferred but not essential
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency, specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across England. We work closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across London and Surrey to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, therapists and administrative staff.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• The opportunity to join a close-knit specialist SEN school in Guildford where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised
• Work alongside a fully integrated MDT including SLTs, OTs and Physiotherapists in a truly collaborative environment
• Be part of a consistent and valued supply bank, work regularly with the same school and pupils rather than going somewhere different every day
• Competitive pay (£110-£125 per day), dependent on experience
• Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day roles
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.