Are you a compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a meaningful impact in education? We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist independent school in Surrey for a dedicated Teaching Assistant (TA) to work within a Year 9 Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) class.
About the Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Provide day-to-day classroom support to pupils with SEMH and additional learning needs
* Work closely with the class teacher to deliver tailored learning activities
* Support pupils’ engagement, confidence and positive behaviour
* Help create a safe, nurturing and structured environment where pupils can thrive
* Assist with individual interventions, group work and behaviour management strategies
* Contribute to monitoring pupil progress and communicating achievements
This role offers the opportunity to work with young people who benefit from a personalised, supportive and relationship-based approach to learning. The class will typically have small group sizes with high levels of support to meet individual needs.
About the School Environment
The provision supports children and young people aged up to 16 with complex learning needs including SEMH, moderate learning difficulties and communication challenges. Education is designed around the child, with a focus on building resilience, core skills and positive life outcomes.
Who We’re Looking For
You will:
* Demonstrate patience, empathy and a calm, positive attitude
* Have experience supporting children with SEMH or additional needs (desirable but not essential)
* Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Be adaptable to changing classroom and pupil needs
* Hold relevant qualifications or experience in education or youth support
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary with term-time working pattern
* Professional development opportunities
* Supportive and inclusive staff culture
* The chance to make a real difference in children’s lives and learning journeys
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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