Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education & SEMH

Outcomes First Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Purchase

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Castle Garden School seeks caring Teaching Assistants to support children with autism/SEN. No prior education experience needed; full training will be provided. You will work with pupils aged 5–11, helping them engage with learning and participate in activities in a safe environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for every pupil. Great for compassionate individuals seeking rewarding daily impact.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Genuine passion for helping children and young people.
• Patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships.
• Resilient, adaptable and enjoys teamwork.
• Interest in SEMH, ASC and additional needs.
• Committed to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEMH and additional needs to engage in learning and school life.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver creative, engaging and personalised learning activities.
• Help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where every pupil can thrive.
• Encourage confidence, resilience, independence and positive behaviour.
• Support pupils' emotional wellbeing using therapeutic and nurturing approaches.
• Prepare learning resources and assist with classroom, outdoor and enrichment activities.
• Work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on achieving the very best outcomes for every pupil.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Castle Garden School seeks caring Teaching Assistants to support children with autism/SEN. No prior education experience needed; full training will be provided. You will work with pupils aged 5–11, helping them engage with learning and participate in activities in a safe environment.

Join a multidisciplinary team dedicated to safeguarding and achieving the best outcomes for every pupil. Great for compassionate individuals seeking rewarding daily impact.