SEN Teaching Assistant
- Woking, Surrey
- Permanent
- Full-time
Start Date: September | Full-Time | Permanent
Location: Woking"True teaching is about guiding exploration, not giving answers."Are you a Teaching Assistant working with SEN students?Are you patient, compassionate, and eager to make a real difference in a full-time SEN role?Are you experienced in supporting SEN students in UK schools for a year or more?Randstad Education is recruiting a committed and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist School in Woking. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and other additional learning requirements in a therapeutic, student-centred setting.About the SchoolThis progressive SEN school focuses on helping students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education in a meaningful way. The school provides a nurturing and structured environment, offering therapeutic approaches and tailored learning support to help students thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.Responsibilities
- Support students one-to-one and in small groups across a range of subjects
- Assist the class Teacher with differentiated lesson delivery and classroom management
- Encourage positive behaviour and emotional regulation through consistent routines and strategies
- Help implement individual learning plans and behaviour support strategies
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and families to meet each student's unique needs
- Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly SEMH, Autism, or ADHD
- Calm, confident, and compassionate approach to behaviour management
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build trust and rapport with students facing social or emotional challenges
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and willingness to follow school policies
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
- Supportive leadership and a strong team culture
- Smaller class sizes for more personalised support
- Career progression opportunities within SEN education
- Full school holidays and a healthy work-life balance
- Access to wellbeing support and staff assistance programmes
Apply now to be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of students who need it most.