Sen teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant / Support Worker – SEN School Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Temp-to-Perm & Permanent Roles Location: Tadworth, Surrey Salary: Competitive | Start Date: ASAP Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a genuine difference? We are recruiting caring and dedicated Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to join our specialist SEN schools in Tadworth. This is an incredible opportunity to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), acquired brain injuries, mobility impairments, and a range of complex physical and learning needs. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are looking to develop a career in education and care, we welcome individuals with compassion, resilience, and a positive attitude. The Role As a Teaching Assistant / Support Worker, you will play an essential role in helping pupils access learning, build independence, and achieve their individual goals. Working alongside teachers, therapists, and other professionals, you will provide both educational support and personal care within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting pupils in the classroom and adapting activities to meet individual learning needs Assisting with sensory-based learning, communication methods, and structured routines Providing personal care, including feeding, changing, and toileting support Supporting pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs, including the use of specialist equipment and hoists (full training provided) Encouraging independence, social interaction, and essential life skills Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Helping create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive What We're Looking For Caring, patient, and empathetic individuals with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs An interest in working within education, care, or specialist support settings Confidence in providing personal care or a willingness to learn A proactive and resilient approach to supporting children with complex needs Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team Reliability, enthusiasm, and a commitment to making a positive impact Previous experience in an SEN, healthcare, or care setting is beneficial but not essential, as full training and ongoing support will be provided. Why Join Us? Competitive salary and flexible working opportunities Full-time and part-time positions available Temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities to suit your career goals Comprehensive induction and ongoing specialist SEN training A friendly, supportive, and experienced team environment Excellent opportunities for career development within education and care A highly rewarding role where you can positively impact young lives every day If you're compassionate, motivated, and ready to begin a fulfilling career supporting children with special educational needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start making a difference. 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.