Posted: 11 June
The role
Specialist Teaching Assistants Required – Tadworth SEN School Tadworth 9:00am – 5:00pm 48-Week Contract | Immediate Start Available Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children and young people with complex additional needs? We are currently recruiting for several Specialist Teaching Assistant opportunities within a highly regarded SEN school in Tadworth, supporting pupils aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), acquired brain injuries, brain tumours, and complex medical needs. Available Positions ✅ Full-Time Roles ✅ Part-Time Opportunities ✅ Maternity Cover Positions ✅ Permanent Contracts About the School This exceptional specialist setting provides tailored education and care for pupils with highly complex physical, medical, and learning needs. With small class sizes and excellent staff-to-student ratios, including some classes supported on a 3:1 basis, the school is committed to ensuring every learner receives the individual attention and support they deserve. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated team and play a vital role in helping students achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties and complex needs Assisting with personal care and daily living activities across all age groups Supporting students with physical, medical, and clinical needs where required Encouraging engagement, communication, and independence Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and support staff What We're Looking For ✅ Previous experience working within a PMLD or complex SEN setting ✅ Confidence supporting children and young people with significant physical and learning difficulties ✅ Willingness to provide personal care and practical support ✅ Comfortable assisting with medical and clinical interventions where required ✅ Previous classroom-based experience is desirable ✅ A patient, compassionate, and resilient approach ✅ A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly supportive specialist school where your work will have a lasting and meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with complex needs. Apply today to be considered for these rewarding Specialist Teaching Assistant opportunities. 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.
