SEND Teaching Assistant

Philosophy Education LTD.; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Philosophy Education LTD. is recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants in Guildford to support students with SEND across autism, PMLD, and SEMH needs.

Roles are available on both full-time and part-time bases, with daytime hours from 8.30am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday, for the full academic year. You will work in schools, helping students develop learning and social skills, while adapting to varying cognitive abilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with special educational needs (SEN) is advantageous.
• DBS check is required or can be supported to obtain one.
• Two references covering the past two years are requested.

Responsibilities

• Support students with Autism, PMLD, and SEMH across learning activities.
• Assist with personal care and developmental activities as needed for PMLD students.
• Support behavioural and social-emotional needs and help de‑escalate situations.
• Commit to full-time or part-time hours (8:30am–4:00pm, Mon–Fri) during the academic year.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

• Special Needs Teaching Assistant
• Full-time and part-time work opportunities
• SEND schools
• Guildford
• £92.60 – £105 per day

We are currently recruiting Special Needs Teaching Assistants to work on a full-time and part-time basis, supporting students with SEND needs.

We have full-time and part-time Special Needs Teaching Assistant opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with a range of learning and development needs including Autism, PMLD and Behavioural Needs (SEMH).

Autism

As a teaching Assistant for students with Autism, you will be supporting students across a range of learning and development activities. Students with autism can vary significantly on their cognitive ability and so an adaptable and confident attitude is essential. You will need to be able to build relationships quickly, establish routines with a consistent approach and communicate clearly in suitable ways and integrate pupil’s interests.

PMLD (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties)

When working with students with PMLD, your role will combine personal care support including feeding and physical support alongside supporting developmental activities. Most of the children you will be supporting will be non-verbal, unable to walk unaided with multiple disabilities/complex health needs, This is an excellent option for those with previous experience supporting children or adults in a care setting. PMLD schools are experts in supporting children with these needs and this is an excellent opportunity to learn and develop your skills and experience.

Behavioural Needs (SEMH)

Students with behavioural and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs provide a nurturing and supportive learning environment that is adaptable to meet each student’s needs. As a teaching assistant you will support students to develop their day to day and academic skills as well as build their self-esteem and regulate emotions. Students can display challenging behaviour and staff are provided with training to manage and de‑escalate situations. This role is ideal for those that truly want to make a difference and support young people to a healthy and happy future.

Whilst an understanding of SEN is helpful, many of our teaching assistants gain experience on the job and with training and guidance from teachers and school leaders in their placements.

We are currently looking for Special Needs Teaching Assistants who can commit to a full-time and part-time positions (8.30am to 4.00pm Mon – Fri) for the full academic year.

We are interested in applications from:

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a position in Special Needs
• Healthcare / social care workers
• Youth workers
• Community support workers

You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children (don’t worry if you haven’t got one, we can help you get one) and 2 references covering the past two years.

Most importantly you need a caring, dedicated and professional approach to working with young children with special educational needs.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.