Teaching Assistant - Wallington, Surrey Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity in Wallington, Surrey? Do you have a background supporting young people in schools, youth work, or specialist SEN settings? We are recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a highly respected specialist school in Wallington, Surrey, supporting students aged 7-19 with a wide range of special educational needs (SEN). This Teaching Assistant role in Wallington, Surrey is ideal for someone who has worked in a school environment or has substantial experience supporting children and young people in alternative settings and is now looking to develop their career further within education. The Role - Teaching Assistant As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Support students with SEN including autism, communication needs, and complex learning difficulties. Work closely with teachers to deliver personalised learning programmes. Provide 1:1 and small group support as a Teaching Assistant across different key stages. Promote independence, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour. Support students' social development and engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Assist with pastoral care and help maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. This Teaching Assistant position in Wallington, Surrey requires resilience, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting young people with additional needs. Who We Are Looking For We welcome applications from candidates who: Have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary, secondary, or specialist school. OR have relevant experience working with children or young people in youth work, care, mentoring, coaching, or SEN environments. Have experience supporting students with SEN. Are confident building strong relationships with young people. Are proactive, adaptable, and committed to safeguarding and wellbeing. Ideally have experience working within a school setting in Wallington, Surrey or surrounding areas. Experience working directly in schools and supporting young people is highly desirable for this Teaching Assistant opportunity. Why This Role? A well-established specialist setting supporting pupils aged 7-19. Strong focus on personalised learning pathways for students with SEN. Supportive and collaborative leadership team. Emphasis on therapeutic approaches and holistic development. Excellent facilities designed to support a wide range of additional needs. A school community that prioritises student wellbeing, independence, and preparation for adulthood. This Teaching Assistant role in Wallington, Surrey offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day while developing your professional skills in a specialist environment. Location This Teaching Assistant position is based in Wallington, Surrey, with excellent transport links and a welcoming local community. If you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or have strong experience supporting children and young people with SEN, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to secure your next Teaching Assistant opportunity in Wallington, Surrey. As a specialist SEND recruiter, child safety and welfare is our number one priority. That is why we conduct thorough checks on all our candidates, and ensure that they abide by our Candidate Code of Conduct. All Candidates will be required to provide an Enhanced DBS that is actively registered on the Update Service, or apply for one as part of the onboarding process. This is in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. For further information please see our Safer Recruitment Policy. SENDhelp is an equal opportunities employer.