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SEN Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Godalming 23000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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SEN Teaching Assistant. Salary: £23,000 actual, based on 36.75 hours per week, term time only. Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs? Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children? If this sounds like you, we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching. Working one to one with pupils within small classes and in groups, you will design, plan and deliver teaching sessions to encourage pupils learning and progression as well as improve their social and emotional development. You will receive extensive training in strategies and interventions that encourage positive outcomes and development of our pupils as well as receiving support and regular supervision from some of the UK's leading and internationally recognised Behaviour Analytic experts. All whilst making a real difference to the lives of autistic young people.

Job Responsibility

  • Working 1 to 1 within small classes, encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development
  • Providing teaching and support to pupils, following individualised curriculum plans
  • Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills
  • Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development
  • Supporting pupils' participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice
  • Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times

Requirements

  • Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities
  • Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent
  • Confident working with pupils with a high level of need which may include dysregulated behaviours
  • Confident supporting others with personal/intimate care where required
  • Ability to remain calm in high pressure situations
  • Commitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and training
  • A positive, 'can-do' attitude

Nice to have

  • ability to track progression in attainment
  • background in youth work
  • behaviour management
  • building relationships
  • classroom management
  • communication
  • de-escalation techniques
  • empathy
  • experience in administering medication
  • experience in managing challenging behaviour
  • experience with autism spectrum disorders
  • experience with learning difficulties
  • experience with social emotional mental health
  • inclusiveness
  • manual handling
  • marking
  • mentor experience
  • personal care experience
  • planning
  • resilience
  • restraint training
  • speech and language therapy experience

What we offer

  • Regular pay progression
  • Career advancement opportunities to senior roles such as Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor
  • An impressive range of fully funded training pathways
  • Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, speech & language therapists and occupational therapists
  • Term time only working
  • Free Parking or Transport from Guildford and Cranleigh to school and back each day
  • Company benefits including - pension scheme, performance related bonus scheme, annual salary progression, staff recognition days, High Street discount platform and a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme

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