Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant

⭐ Teaching Assistant | Staines, Surrey KT16 | Full-time/Part-time ⭐

Are you passionate about empowering young people with Autism to thrive in school and beyond? A warm, inclusive SEN school in the Staines, Surrey KT16 area is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

⭐ About the Role

As an LSA, you’ll play a key part in helping students with Autism access learning, feel confident, and develop important life and social skills. Your role will include:

1. Providing 1:1 and small-group support

2. Helping maintain a calm, structured and engaging learning environment

3. Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs

4. Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies

5. Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN specialists and external professionals

6. Encouraging independence, communication and confidence

⭐ What We’re Looking For as a Teaching Assistant

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

7. Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in schools, care, or personal settings)

8. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting SEN pupils

9. The ability to build trusting relationships and use positive behaviour support

10. A proactive, reliable attitude and confidence in the classroom

⭐ What the School Offers

11. A warm, supportive and collaborative team

12. Ongoing training and professional development

13. A truly rewarding role where you can see the impact of your work

14. Term-time, Monday–Friday hours for a great work–life balance

⭐Training & Development

All candidates have access to Masterclass Education’s CPD-recognised online training, including Safeguarding, Autism Awareness, Understanding Child Development, Violence Reduction and more.

Requirements

15. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team

16. A passion for supporting and empowering children and young people

17. A DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

18. A strong commitment to safeguarding

If you’re ready to support incredible young people and become part of a nurturing school community, we’d love to hear from you.

⭐ Working with Milk Education as a Teaching Assistant:

Benefits to YOU:

19. Fast-registration process
20. Excellent rates of pay
21. Educator Wellbeing Guide
22. School Preparation Pack
23. FREE PSHE Lesson Plans designed by real teachers
24. 2 FREE CPD courses when you register with us
25. 24/7 access to your personal consultant

⭐ Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity:

01483 323 100