Teaching Assistant - Special Needs

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SEN school in Surrey is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support secondary-aged pupils with various special needs. This role offers a daily rate of £89 to £105, with opportunities for flexible hours in a new state-of-the-art facility. Ideal for psychology graduates, the position includes training and pathways to advanced roles in educational support.

Qualifications

• Ideal for psychology graduates interested in clinical psychology or education.
• Experience working with children with special needs is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Providing assistance and support before, during, and after lessons.
• Maintaining individual student records and encouraging participation.
• Supporting individual needs, including medical and personal care tasks.

Skills

Support for special needs

Building confidence

Social skills development

Education

Psychology graduate or related field

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Special Needs, Surrey

Client:

Location:

Surrey, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Teaching Assistant – Class Assistant - Aspiring Clinical/Educational Psychologist - SEN – Woking

The School: This school is known to be one of the best SEN schools in Surrey, providing a safe learning environment for children with complex learning, social, and communication difficulties, including physical disabilities. They offer therapies such as occupational therapy, physiotherapy, music, speech, and language therapies, integrated into the children's Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP). The team collaborates closely with therapists to support the physical and emotional needs of the children. The school features excellent facilities, including a therapy pool, sensory rooms, and I-Gaze technology, with on-site training and support to aid career progression to roles like senior support assistants, teachers, and therapy assistants.

This role involves working with secondary-aged pupils, and it is an exciting opportunity as the school is moving into a new, state-of-the-art building in October.

The Children: The children have various special needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, and Physical Disabilities. Some children may be non-verbal or require personal care.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing assistance and support before, during, and after lessons
• Helping children understand and participate in tasks appropriately
• Encouraging social skills development
• Maintaining individual student records
• Building confidence and motivation
• Participating in team meetings and training
• Supporting organizational culture and safeguarding regulations
• Supporting individual needs, including medical and personal care tasks (training provided)

Summary:

• Ideal for psychology graduates interested in clinical psychology or education
• £89 to £105 daily rate (9 am - 3:30 pm, 5-day week)
• Temp-to-perm contracts
• Full-time and part-time roles with flexible hours
• Start date: April 2025

To apply, please use this advert or contact Ben Mason at 01483 362393 for more information.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom