Temp 2 Perm - SEN Teaching Assistant

We are searching for a teaching assistant to join our SEN school based in Cranleigh - no experience necessary.

The unique campus features forest schooling, stables, and a pool, and supports children aged 8-13.

Working Hours: Monday 8:30-16:00, Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-16:15, Friday 8:30-15:45

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver core subjects (PSHE, literacy, numeracy) and essential life skills.
• Support student communication using multi-sensory techniques, Makaton, signs, or specialised aids.
• Provide emotional support to guide self-regulation and help manage anxiety or frustration.
• Work with a dedicated team offering ongoing training, mentoring, and full instruction for personal care duties.

You Must Have…

• The ability to interpret information for students with a wide spectrum of ability.
• Confidence with written and oral communication, organisational skills and attention to detail for meeting tight deadlines.
• Good interpersonal and negotiation skills within a solo-working or team environment.
• An enthusiastic attitude towards learning, alongside committed and empathetic qualities.
• Access to your own transportation due to semi-rural location.

Ideally You Will Have…

• Previous experience working in a role supporting students with autism spectrum disorder or within a special educational needs setting.
• Team Teach training, or willing to undergo training before employment begins and refresher training periodically thereafter.

• Term-time only working plus 5 INSET days.
• £1000 retention bonus for new employees.
• Regular training, supervision and 1:1 mentoring supporting your career progression.
• Life insurance and medical cashplan.
• 24/7 employee wellbeing and counselling programme as well as access to adult mental health first aiders and occupational health support.
• Discounted fitness classes.
• Free lunch during term time.
• Ample on-site parking.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [email removed].

experience

Non Teaching

skills

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

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university