SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Smallfield, Surrey
Salary: £13.50 - £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 4.45pm. Tuesday 5pm and Friday 4pm
Start date: As soon as possible
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school supporting students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where young people can access the national curriculum in a way that suits their individual needs and work towards meaningful vocational qualifications for life beyond school.
Key Duties:
- Build positive, caring and supportive relationships with pupils, helping them feel safe, valued and able to engage fully in their learning.
- Encourage independence and support pupils’ personal development.
- Assist the Class Teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
- Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the school, adapting to different tasks as required to ensure smooth daily operations. (Occasional physical intervention may be required; full training will be provided.)
- Support pupils’ cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical and spiritual development.
Skills and Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English qualification minimum Grade 4 or equivalent.
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Experience of working in a special school environment is highly desirable.
- Team TEACH Training- desirable
What We Offer
- Competitive daily rate based on experience
- Ongoing professional development
- A welcoming and experienced staff team
- A rewarding role where you can truly change lives
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two professional references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Interested? If you're ready to begin a rewarding journey supporting pupils with SEND, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now.