Teaching Assistant – Woking, Surrey
Teaching Assistant – Woking, Surrey
Milk Education | Full-Time | ASAP Start
Milk Education is proud to be supporting a specialist independent school in Woking that provides high-quality, therapeutic, child-centred education for pupils aged 11–17 with SEMH needs and additional SEND such as Autism, ADHD, and communication difficulties.
This school offers a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where staff receive extensive therapeutic training and work closely with education professionals, therapists, families, and local authorities to secure the best outcomes for every pupil.
The Role
We are seeking compassionate, resilient and adaptable SEMH Teaching Assistants who can build strong relationships and support children with complex needs and challenging behaviours. No two days are the same, and every child requires a personalised, consistent and non-judgmental approach.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
1. Supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum
2. Working 1:1 with pupils or supporting small group sessions
3. Managing classroom resources and contributing to the learning environment
4. Supporting pupils during social times, including lunch
5. Helping pupils regulate during heightened behaviours
6. Taking pupils on educational trips and visits
7. Creating engaging displays and learning activities
8. Encouraging social skills through games and structured activities
9. Celebrating pupil progress and achievements
10. Participating in therapeutic training and reflective practice
What We’re Looking For
11. Emotionally resilient, calm and solution-focused individuals
12. Strong communication and relationship-building skills
13. Ability to adapt quickly and work flexibly
14. A compassionate, non-judgmental approach
15. Basic English and Maths skills
16. Experience with SEMH or SEND (desirable, not essential)
Working with Milk Education
Benefits to YOU:
17. Excellent rates of pay!
18. Speedy registration process & fast track compliance.
19. Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
20. 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook!
21. Exclusive school & trust partnerships.
22. Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card
23. Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!
24. FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
25. FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!
26. School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!
27. 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.
28. Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!
29. Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!
Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity:
01483 323 100