SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Godalming
Start Date: ASAP / September Start Available
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About the Role
A specialist SEN school in Godalming is seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them develop academically, socially, and emotionally.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide personalised assistance, helping pupils access learning and achieve their individual EHCP outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN
- Support pupils with their learning, communication, emotional wellbeing, and social development
- Assist with implementing EHCP targets and personalised learning plans
- Adapt activities and resources to meet individual learning needs
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement
- Support positive behaviour using consistent and nurturing approaches
- Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals
- Support personal care where required
- Help maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
What We’re Looking ForEssential:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient, caring, and resilient approach
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
- Experience supporting pupils with ASC, MLD, SLD, PMLD, or SEMH
- Knowledge of PECS, Makaton, AAC, or sensory learning approaches
- Experience within a specialist SEN school, mainstream school, or care setting
- Relevant education, childcare, or health and social care qualifications
- Manual handling or positive behaviour management training
What This Role Offers
- ASAP and September start opportunities available
- Supportive and experienced SEN leadership team
- Ongoing CPD and specialist SEN training opportunities
- Well-resourced learning environment
- Long-term and permanent opportunities available
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the education, wellbeing, confidence, and independence of children and young people with additional needs
Pay: £101.68-£114.95 per day
Work Location: In person
