Teaching Assisstant – Specialist SEN School
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary: £23,580 – £27,981 FTE
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week, term time
Part-time: Minimum 3 days per week
Start: September / ASAP depending on availability
Make a real difference in a specialist school setting
talentED Recruiters are working with a highly respected specialist SEN school in Cranleigh to recruit caring, patient and reliable Learning Support Assistants to join their permanent team.
This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with complex learning needs, autism, communication difficulties and social, emotional or behavioural needs.
You do not need to have worked in a school before. Experience in care, support work, youth work, childcare, healthcare or working with vulnerable people can be very relevant. What matters most is that you are patient, resilient, compassionate and willing to learn.
The role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils in small classes of approximately 8–13 students.
- Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging learning activities.
- Assist with literacy, numeracy, PSHE and life skills development.
- Use a range of communication methods including Makaton, symbols and sensory-based approaches.
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
- Provide personal care where required (full training provided).
- Help create a safe, nurturing and positive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.
- The school provides full training, including positive behaviour support training before you start.
About you
This role would suit someone who is:
- Caring, patient and resilient.
- Calm under pressure.
- Interested in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
- A good communicator and team player.
- Willing to learn and develop within specialist education.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on support role.
- Previous SEN or school experience is helpful, but not essential. The school is open to people from different backgrounds who have the right attitude and commitment.
What’s on offer
- Fully funded Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Supportive and welcoming team.
- Free on-site parking.
- Employee wellbeing and counselling support.
- Medical cash plan and life assurance after qualifying period.
- Clear progression opportunities within specialist education.
Apply today
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants a meaningful role where they can build a career while making a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
If you are caring, reliable and interested in working in a specialist SEN setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact talentED Recruiters for more information.
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
