Teaching Assistant - Specialist Education Setting

Location: Redhill, Surrey
Salary: Competitive Salary dependant on Experience
Contract: 12-Weeks Temp to Perm, term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner if available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs to achieve their potential?

We are seeking a caring, patient, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team within a specialist education setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence, and experience success both inside and outside the classroom.

Our setting provides a nurturing, inclusive, and relationship-focused environment where every pupil is valued as an individual and supported to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and wider support staff to provide personalised support tailored to individual pupil needs. You will help create a positive, engaging, and structured learning environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assist pupils with a range of SEND and additional learning needs
• Support learning activities and help pupils engage positively in lessons
• Encourage confidence, independence, and social development
• Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour strategies
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining professional boundaries
• Adapt support strategies to meet individual learning styles and needs
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEND or additional needs
• Is patient, calm, adaptable, and resilient
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Understands the importance of inclusion and individualised support
• Is proactive and enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Has a genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers and achieve success

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and welcoming specialist setting with a strong team ethos
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
• Ongoing professional development and SEND-focused training opportunities
• Opportunities to develop skills across a range of special educational needs
• A varied and meaningful role where no two days are the same
• Supportive leadership and a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Convenient location with nearby public transport links
• Term-time working pattern offering a healthy work-life balance

This role would suit Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Support Workers, Youth Workers, or individuals looking to develop a long-term career within specialist education, therapy, or child development.

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