SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary/Rate:£14.00 - £15.50 per hour (depending on experience)
Job type:Contract
Town/City:Mid Surrey
County:Surrey
Role:Support Staff
Job ref:638
Post Date:28.08.26
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About the Role

SEN Teaching Assistant | Near Godalming, Surrey

£14.00 - £15.50 per hour | Long-term / Temp-to-Perm | Term-time only

Are you passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Godalming, Surrey. This is a rewarding opportunity to become part of a supportive team working with students who require additional emotional, mental health and educational support.

 

Key Information

  • Location: Near Godalming, Surrey
  • Working hours:
    Monday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
    Tuesday - Thursday: 8:30am - 4:15pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 3:45pm
  • Pay: £14.00 - £15.50 per hour
  • Contract: Long-term / Temp-to-Perm
  • Transport: Own transport is essential due to the school's rural setting

 

Your Day-to-Day Role

Working alongside experienced teachers and the wider school team, you will provide consistent and individualised support to students throughout their school day.

You will be responsible for:

  • Supporting young people with complex mental health and additional needs.
  • Providing a calm, consistent presence and helping students feel safe and supported.
  • Encouraging pupils to develop strategies for managing their emotions.
  • Helping students engage positively with lessons and their wider school experience.
  • Supporting learners across different key stages.
  • Building students' confidence, independence and ability to make meaningful progress.
  • Contributing to a positive, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Working closely with colleagues to ensure individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.

 

Why This School?

The school provides a therapeutic, personalised approach to education, recognising that every student has different needs and challenges. With small class sizes and individually tailored learning strategies, the setting provides an environment where pupils can receive the focused support they need to develop both academically and personally.

 

Who Would Suit This Position?

You don't necessarily need extensive SEN experience. We are particularly interested in people who demonstrate:

  • Patience and empathy: You understand that every young person develops differently.
  • A genuine passion for SEN: You want to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
  • Strong communication skills: You can work effectively with pupils, teachers and other professionals.
  • Flexibility: You are comfortable adapting your approach according to individual circumstances.
  • A proactive attitude: You are willing to get involved and support students wherever needed.
  • Previous experience within an SEN setting would be beneficial, but is not essential.

 

Benefits of the Role

As part of this opportunity, you will receive:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Weekly PAYE payments
  • Free access to a variety of CPD and training opportunities
  • Potential for long-term career progression
  • A supportive and experienced team environment
  • The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement

 

Safeguarding & Recruitment

Inspire EHC and the partner school take safeguarding extremely seriously and are committed to protecting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two satisfactory references. We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Please be aware that sponsorship is not currently available for this position.

 

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