Teaching Assistant – SEMH & MLD School

Pink Tile Education Ltd; Esher; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pink Tile Education Ltd in Esher, Surrey, is recruiting Teaching Assistants for a brand-new specialist school opening this September to support pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH and MLD.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group support, promoting engagement, confidence and positive behaviour, and close collaboration with teachers to deliver personalised help. The position is full-time, £110 per day, 8:30am–4:30pm, 12-month fixed-term, starting September.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND, SEMH or education setting.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver personalised support.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils thrive.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm and patient

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Job description

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & MLD School

Esher, Surrey

£110 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am - 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September.

This exciting new provision will support pupils aged 7-17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). As part of a brand-new team, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a positive, nurturing learning environment from day one.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver personalised support.
• Build positive relationships that help pupils thrive.

We're Looking For

• Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND, SEMH or education setting.
• A calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

Important Notice

To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.

At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

• Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children's Workforce (or Children's & Adults') Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.