SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant

SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistant – Full Time

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Full-Time | Term Time Only

We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated SEN/SEMH Teaching Assistants to join specialist schools across Guildford. These full-time positions offer an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN and SEMH needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation, behaviour management, and social development.
• Assist teachers in delivering personalised learning programmes.
• Promote a positive, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Support students with communication, independence, and life skills.
• Record and monitor student progress, reporting observations to teaching staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs is essential.
• Experience within a specialist school, alternative provision, care setting, or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, Psychology, Health & Social Care, or related fields are advantageous.
• Applicants must hold the necessary qualifications and training for this role.
• Valid enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

• Full-time, long‑term opportunities within specialist education settings.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and experienced school leadership teams.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on young people’s lives.
• Competitive rates of pay, including statutory holiday pay.
• Free child protection and prevent duty training for registered candidates.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and have the experience required to thrive in a specialist school environment, we would love to hear from you.

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