SEN Teaching Assistant - Leatherhead & Esher, Surrey

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer a friend scheme (£100-£250)

CPD opportunities

Two Surrey sites

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a highly specialist school community across two sites in Leatherhead and Esher, Surrey. Roles include permanent, long-term and supply positions with immediate start.

You will support pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism, working with an MDT and EHCPs to build communication and life skills using AAC and specialist approaches.

Qualifications

• SEN TA experience essential, with pupils aged 2–19.
• Experience with severe learning difficulties, complex needs or autism.
• Understanding of AAC and communication-led approaches.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small group and whole class support to pupils aged 2-19.
• Implement EHCPs and individual support plans with the class teacher and MDT.
• Support development of communication, literacy, independence and life skills.
• Use AAC and specialist communication approaches tailored to each pupil.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural regulation.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and feed back to teacher.
• Assist with personal care and physical needs with dignity.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

SEN TA experience

Autism support

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

TA Level 2/3

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Leatherhead & Esher, Surrey

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

Location: Leatherhead & Esher, 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 highly specialist school community across two sites in Leatherhead and Esher, Surrey. This is a school that believes education is preparation for life, where communication, independence and community access are at the heart of every pupil's journey and every member of staff is a genuine advocate for the young people they work with.

Positions are available on a permanent, long-term or regular supply basis and we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who genuinely understand specialist education and want to build a meaningful, ongoing relationship with a school where their consistency and commitment makes a real difference.

You will support pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism, all of whom hold an EHCP or are currently under assessment, working as part of a dedicated classroom team and a fully integrated MDT including SLTs, OTs, Physiotherapists, Nursing Staff and a Music Therapist, with additional specialist input from Surrey's Physical and Sensory Support services.

Communication and literacy are a high priority across the school. You will support pupils to develop communication skills, build independence and access the wider community as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, using AAC and a range of specialist approaches tailored to each individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small group and whole class support to pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and autism
• Implement EHCPs and individual support plans alongside the class teacher and wider MDT
• Support pupils in developing communication, literacy, independence and life skills
• Use AAC and specialist communication approaches tailored to each pupil
• Support pupils' social, emotional and behavioural regulation
• Monitor and record pupil progress, feeding back to the class teacher and SENCO
• Support pupils with personal care and physical needs with dignity and sensitivity
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety and school-specific policies at all times

About You

• Previous SEN Teaching Assistant experience - essential
• Experience supporting pupils with severe learning difficulties, complex needs and/or autism - essential
• Understanding of AAC and communication-led approaches
• Experience with personal care and physical needs - desirable
• Calm, patient and consistent with a genuine passion for specialist education
• Reliable and committed, particularly important for candidates joining the school's regular supply bank
• Level 2 or Level 3 TA 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 and are fully committed to safeguarding, with a strong reputation for reliability, expertise and a people-first approach.

Why join Aspire People?

• Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
• Join a highly specialist SEN school community across two Surrey sites with a fully integrated MDT and genuine commitment to staff development
• Be part of a consistent supply bank, work regularly with the same school and pupils
• Competitive pay (£110-£125 per day), dependent on experience
• Contracts to suit you, permanent, long-term, short-term and day-to-day
• Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.