Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Horley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey. You will support pupils in classrooms, 1:1 and small-group settings, helping with learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.

We are seeking patient, resilient individuals with strong communication skills who can build positive relationships with pupils and contribute to safeguarding and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people.
• Confidence supporting SEMH and challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, calm and resilient approach.
• Ability to build professional relationships with pupils.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in classroom and 1:1 or small-group settings.
• Assist with learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation.
• Help create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

SEMH and challenging behaviour

Communication and interpersonal skills

Patient, calm and resilient

Relationships with pupils

Behaviour management

Safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

Location: Surrey

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Salary: £90 – £115 per day, depending on experience

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role?

Do you have experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey.

The school supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant who can provide effective classroom support and help pupils engage positively with their education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other support staff to create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment. You will support pupils both in the classroom and on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and general classroom activities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• School-based experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant transferable experience
• Confidence supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• The ability to build professional and positive relationships with pupils
• Good behaviour management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

In return, TeacherActive can offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Long-term opportunities within specialist education
• Access to CPD and professional development
• PAYE payment with no administration charges

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker looking to develop their experience within an SEMH school.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.