SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant


Company 

Reed

Location 

Leatherhead

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£90 - £120 Per Day

Job Requirements/Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant - SEMH & ASD

A small, independent specialist school close to Leatherhead, Surrey is seeking a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11-16 with autism spectrum conditions and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a nurturing and inclusive environment where every student is supported to achieve their full potential through personalised learning and therapeutic approaches.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-class support to students with ASD and SEMH, helping them access learning and manage emotional regulation
  • Build trusting relationships with pupils to promote engagement and resilience
  • Assist in the delivery of tailored learning plans under the guidance of teaching staff and SEN professionals
  • Support behaviour management using trauma-informed and relational strategies
  • Contribute to a safe, respectful, and structured learning environment

Essential Requirements:

  • Proven experience working with children or young people with ASD and SEMH
  • Strong understanding of inclusive education and behaviour support strategies
  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in challenging situations
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable learners

Desirable:

  • Experience in specialist or alternative education settings
  • Training in Team Teach or similar de-escalation techniques
  • Familiarity with EHCPs and therapeutic approaches

What's Offered:

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people

How to Apply

Please click apply - if suitable, you will then be required to complete. If you need any assistance or would like more information, please contact Rishi Mohile at Reed Education.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

Company 

Reed

Location 

Leatherhead

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

£90 - £120 Per Day

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