Teaching Assistant
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Pay: £110-£120 per day PAYE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm
Start: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, ongoing
We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Leatherhead, supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism (ASD) and complex needs.
The role will involve working closely with students who may be non-verbal and require additional support with communication, learning, behaviour and their day-to-day development.
Key responsibilities
Supporting students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Supporting children and young people with ASD and complex needs
Working with non-verbal students and helping develop communication skills
Supporting learning and classroom activities
Encouraging independence and confidence
Supporting with personal care should the medical team need assistance
Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
Building positive relationships with students
Working alongside teachers and other support staff
Providing personal care support where required
About you
The ideal candidate will be patient, caring and resilient, with a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs.
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Support Worker, Youth Worker, Childcare Worker or similar would be beneficial.
Experience supporting ASD, non-verbal students or complex needs is desirable, but we are also happy to consider candidates with strong transferable experience.
DBS
Ideally, you will already have an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
If you do not currently have one, we can arrange and pay for a new Enhanced DBS for the successful candidate, subject to the required checks.
The role offers
£110-£120 per day PAYE
Monday-Friday, 8:45am-3:15pm
Immediate start
Full-time, ongoing position
Specialist SEN environment
Supportive team
Opportunity to gain valuable experience working with ASD and complex needs
If you are looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant role in Leatherhead and are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, apply today for an ASAP start.
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