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Specialist Sen Teaching Assistant

United Kingdom, Reigate Employment contract 23210.00 - 24818.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Responsibility

  • Strategic Support: Serving as a key operational link between classroom delivery and the multi-disciplinary team, helping pupils achieve their full learning and wellbeing potential
  • Complex Behaviour Management: Utilizing deep experience to expertly manage and adapt responses to behaviours that challenge, promoting stability, concentration, and a safe environment
  • Care and Independence: Confidently supporting necessary care needs and implementing strategies to foster independence and personal development
  • Curriculum Implementation: Collaborating with teachers to implement and adjust sophisticated learning activities that reinforce curriculum concepts within the context of a student's therapeutic plan
  • Professional Feedback: Providing detailed, nuanced feedback on pupil progress, behavioural data, and relationships to inform ongoing educational and therapeutic strategies
  • Safeguarding Leadership: Championing the highest standards of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures across the provision

Requirements

  • Proven, substantial experience working within a relevant SEND Provision (e.g., Autism, SEMH, complex needs)
  • Demonstrated expertise in managing a complex range of approaches to behaviours that challenge
  • Comprehensive understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection procedures
  • Minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English
  • A relevant qualification such as an L2/L3 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools or equivalent
  • Prior experience working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting
  • Familiarity with clinical approaches (e.g., trauma-informed practice, sensory integration principles, communication aids)

Nice to have

  • A relevant qualification such as an L2/L3 award in supporting teaching and learning in schools or equivalent
  • Prior experience working within a multi-cultural, inclusive setting
  • Familiarity with clinical approaches (e.g., trauma-informed practice, sensory integration principles, communication aids)

What we offer

  • Enhanced Pension and Life Assurance
  • Fully funded training and qualifications to support continuous professional specialism and career advancement
  • Free membership to our Health Cash Back Plan (claim back money on services such as dental, optical, and physiotherapy)
  • Perkbox (offering high street discounts)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Car lease scheme
  • Bike to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • £300 Refer a Friend Bonus

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