SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Chaldon, SurreySalary: £13.51 - £14.45 per hourContract: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)Welcome Bonus: £1,000

About the Role

Reed Education are working with a SEND Secondary school in Chaldon, Surrey to recruit Teaching Assistants to support young people aged 11-16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.

The school's approach is centred around small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

We are looking for creative, proactive individuals who can think outside the box and bring learning to life in a meaningful and engaging way.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and play a vital role in nurturing pupils' confidence, independence and personal growth. You will:

• Help young people recognise their strengths, build self-belief and celebrate their individuality
• Support pupils to overcome barriers and achieve more than they thought possible
• Inspire resilience and curiosity, ensuring pupils feel motivated, valued and supported
• Celebrate small steps pupils take towards their academic and personal goals
• Support learning beyond the classroom, including community-based activities
• Be flexible in your approach, supporting where needed to achieve the best outcomes for pupils

Skills & Qualifications

You do not need extensive experience to be successful in this role. If you have the right mindset, values and commitment, full training and support will be provided.

Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:

• The ability to motivate and inspire children to believe in themselves
• GCSE Maths and English (minimum Functional Skills Level 2)
• A proactive, can-do attitude with creative problem-solving skills
• Willingness to engage in excellent, fully funded training opportunities (e.g. Level 2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools)
• Ability to promote independence, positive behaviour and personal development
• A flexible, creative approach to meeting individual learning needs

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a new and growing SEND school
• Work within a supportive, values-led environment
• Access to high-quality training and professional development
• Make a meaningful difference to young people's lives every day
• £1,000 welcome bonus

Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you!

Successful applicants will complete safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks.

Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and is a Disability Confident, Equal Opportunities employer.