Teaching Assistant - SEN
Location: Effingham, SurreySalary: £13.51 - £14.45 per hour (£24,139 - £25,819 actual salary dependant on qualifications) Plus £1000 Welcome bonus * Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time only - Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm
Start Date: As soon as possible
Teaching Assistant – Aurora Poppyfield School
Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school.
Why Apply?
* Make a real difference in students' lives
* Contribute to a creative, inclusive curriculum
* Work with inspiring pupils and a supportive team
* Be part of an organisation that values and invests in staff
Key Responsibilities:
* Safeguard and promote pupil welfare
* Support learning and behaviour in class
* Build positive relationships to help pupils feel safe and thrive
* Encourage independence and personal development
* Assist with lesson planning and resource preparation
Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:
Job Description - Teaching Assistant
What We're Looking For:
* Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary)
* Level 2+ qualification in Teaching & Learning Support (desirable)
* GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)
* Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
* Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD
* Consistent, child-centred support approach
* Positive, creative mindset to meet individual needs
* Willingness to engage in behaviour support strategies (including Team Teach physical intervention, if needed)
* Ability to complete accurate, timely reports
How to Apply:
For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.
Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.
If you need any assistance or would like any more information, please contact Liz in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at
Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.
The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.
This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.
Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search