Sen Teaching Assistant

Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Temporary-to-Permanent & Permanent Roles
Location: Tadworth, Surrey
Salary: Competitive
Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking for a meaningful and rewarding career where you can positively impact the lives of children and young people?

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants and Support Workers to join our specialist SEN schools in Tadworth. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with a range of complex needs, including:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Acquired brain injuries

• Physical disabilities and mobility impairments

• Complex medical, physical, and learning needs

Whether you have previous experience within Special Educational Needs (SEN) or are looking to begin a rewarding career in education and care, we welcome individuals who are caring, resilient, and eager to make a difference.

As a Teaching Assistant / Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals. Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals, you will provide both educational and personal care support within a nurturing, inclusive environment.

• Support pupils in the classroom and adapt activities to meet individual learning needs

• Assist with sensory-based learning, communication strategies, and structured routines

• Provide personal care, including feeding, toileting, and changing support

• Support pupils with physical disabilities and mobility needs, including the use of specialist equipment and hoists (full training provided)

• Encourage independence, social interaction, and the development of essential life skills

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Help create a safe, engaging, and supportive environment where every child can thrive

We're looking for individuals who are:

• Caring, patient, and empathetic, with a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs

• Interested in developing a career in education, care, or specialist support services

• Comfortable providing personal care or willing to learn

• Proactive, resilient, and adaptable when supporting children with complex needs

• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team

• Reliable, enthusiastic, and committed to making a positive impact

Previous experience in an SEN, healthcare, or care setting is advantageous but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

• Competitive salary

• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities

• Temporary-to-permanent and permanent positions available

• Comprehensive induction and specialist SEN training

• Supportive, friendly, and experienced team environment

• Excellent opportunities for career progression within education and care

• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people every day

If you're compassionate, motivated, and ready to begin a truly rewarding career supporting children with special educational needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start making a difference.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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