SEN Teaching Assistant

The Teaching Assistant position in GUILDFORD, SURREY centres on staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to most effective provide holistic support. It would suit someone who can bring be working in warm, welcoming and supportive specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including to the role.

Who the work supports

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA).

How support shows up

Staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to most effective provide holistic support. Don’t worry - if you’re committed and eager to learn, and have transferable skills, we’ll provide training and guidance to help you succeed. supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment.

The approach that fits

Be working in warm, welcoming and supportive specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including:. Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN).

What needs to be in place

• (For Teachers/HLTAs) Qualified or unqualified – experience in SEN or education is desirable but not essential.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Relevant teaching, instruction, or learner-support experience.

Job details

• Flexible roles - long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience