Teaching Assistant in Guildford

TimePlan Education Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group works with a welcoming school in Guildford to appoint a Teaching Assistant from September. The role involves supporting individual pupils in the classroom, including children with SEND, helping students access learning, build confidence and achieve their potential in a positive, inclusive environment.

You will assist the class teacher, work one‑to‑one and in small groups, provide targeted SEND support (Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs), adapt activities, encourage

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting.
• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND or a genuine interest in developing within this area.
• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to helping every child succeed.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can use their own initiative.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.
• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Provide targeted support for children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.
• Help adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil requirements.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Assist in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom support

SEND experience

Patience

Communication

Team player

Job description

Teaching Assistant in Guildford (TAG) Guildford, England

Salary: GBP93 - GBP120 per day + to scale, depending on experience

Teaching Assistant - Guildford

Location: Guildford, Surrey
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

We are working with a welcoming and supportive school in Guildford that is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant from September.

This role will involve supporting individual pupils in the classroom, including children with SEND. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive environment.

The Role

• Support the class teacher in delivering engaging and effective lessons.




• Work with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.




• Provide targeted support for children with SEND, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.




• Help adapt learning activities to meet individual pupil requirements.




• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning.




• Support pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.




• Assist in creating a safe, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has previous experience working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting.




• Has experience supporting pupils with SEND or a genuine interest in developing within this area.




• Is patient, empathetic, and committed to helping every child succeed.




• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.




• Works effectively as part of a team and can use their own initiative.




• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one.

What the School Offers

• A supportive leadership team and welcoming staff.




• Opportunities for training and professional development.




• Valuable experience supporting a range of learning needs.




• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

• TimePlanEducation Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.