SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – Redhill (Chaldon)

Salary: £24,139.67–£25,819.26 (actual) depending on experience

Hourly rate: £13.51–£14.45

Hours: 40 hours per week

Welcome Bonus: £1,000*

A specialist SEND school in Chaldon, Redhill is looking for Teaching Assistants to support young people aged 11–16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation and sensory processing differences, typically associated with Autism. This is an exciting opportunity to join a creative, forward?thinking team in a setting designed to help every pupil thrive.

Working in small classes with high staff to student ratios, you'll play a key role in motivating learners, breaking down barriers, and celebrating every step of progress. You'll help pupils discover their strengths, build confidence, develop resilience, and explore learning both inside and outside the classroom. No two days are the same, so you'll need a proactive, flexible approach and a willingness to support wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils to believe in themselves and achieve beyond expectations
• Support emotional regulation, independence and positive behaviour
• Adapt learning activities creatively to meet individual needs
• Celebrate progress and promote personal development
• Assist with learning in the community and beyond the classroom
• Work collaboratively within a multi disciplinary team

Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (minimum Grade 4 or equivalent) – essential
• Level 2 Supporting Teaching & Learning (or willingness to work towards)
• Experience within SEND or education is advantageous
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Ability to manage behaviours that challenge
• Creative, proactive mindset with a can do approach

Benefits

• Life assurance
• Enhanced pension
• Fully funded training & qualifications
• High street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Health cashback plan
• Bike to work scheme
• Free parking

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Guildford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English