Trainee SEN Teacher

Jigsaw CABAS School; Shere; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Shere is looking for a Trainee SEN Teacher / Teaching Assistant. This role involves supporting pupils with special educational needs, delivering tailored lessons, and contributing to their emotional and social development. The position offers access to fully funded training, a £1,000 joining bonus, and career progression opportunities. Previous experience with children and a commitment to ongoing development are essential. Part-time working options are available.

Benefits

£1,000 joining bonus

Fully funded training opportunities

Performance-related bonus scheme

Discounts at over 900 retailers

Excellent staff wellbeing and support

Qualifications

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in small classes to enhance learning and emotional development.
• Deliver teaching and activities focusing on communication and life skills.
• Monitor pupil progress and adapt teaching as necessary.

Skills

Experience with children and disabilities

Calm under pressure

Confident in personal care

Commitment to professional development

Positive attitude

Education

Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent

Job description

Trainee SEN Teacher / Teaching Assistant

Salary: £26,458 FTE (£23,000 PA pro rata based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)

Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45‑4:45; Tuesday: 8:45‑5:30; Friday: 8:45‑4:30. Part‑time working available with a minimum of 3 days per week including Tuesdays and Fridays.

Annual leave: 56 days (school holidays + bank holidays)

Please note: This role is also known as ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’ on our careers website.

Calling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers…

Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs? Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children? If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching to join our team!

How would you contribute to the Team?

• Within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development.
• Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans.
• Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills.
• Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development.
• Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory‑based learning to practice.
• Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life.
• Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs.
• Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times.
• Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding).

What can we offer you?

• A £1,000 joining bonus.
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from starting.
• An impressive range of fully funded training pathways.
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team member.
• The opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists.
• Term‑time only working.
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed.
• Free parking.
• Excellent staff wellbeing and support facilities.
• Enrollment into our pension scheme.
• Performance‑related bonus scheme.
• Discounts at over 900 retailers via our online ‘Smart Spending’ platform.

Fully funding Training and Qualifications

• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning.
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)).
• Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000.
• Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more.

What will you need to apply?

• Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Minimum Grade C / 4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent.
• Confident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges.
• Confident supporting others with personal / intimate care where required.
• Ability to keep calm in high pressure situations.
• Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training.
• A positive, ‘can‑do’ attitude.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).