Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Guildford (GU1)
Contract: Full-Time, Part-time, Term-Time Only
⏰Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday⏰
️Start Date: September 2025️
Pay: £90 - £105 per day
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference? Schools in Guildford are actively seeking passionate professionals to support children with a range of special educational needs.
In these rewarding roles, you will work closely with pupils, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver personalised learning plans that foster development and independence. Whether your expertise lies in working with children with autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, or learning difficulties, your skills will be highly valued.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting individual pupils or small groups with a range of learning needs, helping to remove barriers to learning and enabling every child to reach their full potential. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCo to deliver tailored support and create an inclusive, nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide close support for pupils with SEN
* Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
* Promote a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment
* Monitor and record pupils’ progress, feeding back to staff and parents
* Help manage behaviour and emotional regulation using positive interventions
About You:
* Previous experience working with children with SEN is essential
* A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Ability to follow direction and use initiative when required
* Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) desirable
We Offer:
* A supportive, collaborative work environment
* Access to ongoing professional development
* Flexible working options
* Opportunities in both mainstream and specialist settings
If you’re a caring and committed individual with the drive to support children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are 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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