Secondary Teaching Assistant

Salary: £21,000 - £30,000 per annum

As a Teaching Assistant, you already understand the vital support and encouragement you provide students daily. Working with children with Autism and SEMH takes this role to an even more meaningful level, where your patience, adaptability, and commitment can have a profound personal impact on each individual.

Wherever you are currently working, you may be so focused on supporting others that you rarely consider your own career progression. But you should because being in the right environment, where you are valued and supported, allows you to make an even greater difference while developing your own skills.

This is a unique Specialist School in east Surrey, designed specifically to meet the needs of children with Autism and SEMH. From the moment you step inside, it is clear that every element of the school has been carefully considered to create a nurturing and structured learning environment.

Teaching Assistants often face challenges with resources and support in specialist settings. This school understands those challenges and has designed its environment to ensure both staff and students have the tools they need to succeed:

• Small class sizes creating excellent staff-to-student ratios
• New facilities and the very best classroom resources
• Superb teachers and therapists working alongside you
• Outdoor learning area, including heated swimming pool and a forest school model

At the heart of every exceptional specialist school is a passionate, inspiring, and supportive leader. The headteacher at this school is a wonderful example of these attributes and works closely with his teams of specialist teachers, therapists, and support staff, ensuring they have everything they need to deliver at the highest level.

Supporting students in a specialist environment is much more than assisting in the classroom. You are building trust, providing stability, and helping develop the confidence, independence, and resilience to shape their future.

As a Teaching Assistant, you can work closely with each student, adapting your approach to meet their individual needs. Your role goes beyond academic support you will be a key part of their journey, helping them navigate challenges and celebrate achievements in a setting designed for their success.

The school provides the best possible education for those who need it most. However, it also wants to provide the best career options for those who have committed themselves to working with it. Training and development opportunities would be an integral part of your journey as your career evolves at this school.

If this opportunity fits your current circumstances and ambition, please contact us to discuss how we can guide and advise you. Whether it is this specific role or other SEND teaching opportunities, we can help you find the right next step for your career.

Please get in touch if you want to hear more about this or our other SEND teaching assistant opportunities. You can contact us by responding to this advert, uploading your CV to our website, or calling us on .

Now is the time to at least be looking at the opportunities your career so far can offer you. September discussions are happening, and we can facilitate conversations with multiple schools.

Our approach is very different, as you will see from the voices reviewing and recommending us. If you would like your journey so far to be recognised and respected, Parker Smith Inclusion is the right partner for you and your future.

At Parker Smith Inclusion, we specialise exclusively in SEND recruitment. Our reputation is built on integrity and expertise. With over 300 five-star Google reviews, we are committed to finding the right leadership opportunities for exceptional educators.

Benefits of PS Inclusion supporting you in your leadership role search.

• Tailored School Matches We carefully match you with schools that align with your leadership experience and career aspirations.
• Exclusive Opportunities Many of our leadership roles are exclusive to Parker Smith Inclusion. That s how much our schools trust our service and knowledge.
• Expert Knowledge Our strong relationships with schools and trusts mean we can provide valuable insight into the school s history, leadership structure, and culture.
• Transparent Pay Structure All long-term roles are PAYE only, with no hidden umbrella costs. Your salary is matched from the beginning of your contract.
• Comprehensive Interview Support We offer detailed interview preparation, increasing your chances of success.
• Specialist Settings Opportunities in schools supporting children and young people with SEMH, EBSA, PMLD, SLD, ASC, Complex Needs, and MLD.