Teaching Assistant – SEMH School

Location: Surrey
Start Date: Immediate Start
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Salary: £90 – £115 per day, depending on experience

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new role?

Do you have experience supporting young people who may display challenging behaviour?

Are you patient, resilient and able to build positive relationships with pupils?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEMH school based in Surrey.

The school supports young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, and is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant who can provide effective classroom support and help pupils engage positively with their education.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work alongside teachers and other support staff to create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment. You will support pupils both in the classroom and on a 1:1 or small-group basis, helping with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and general classroom activities.

The successful Teaching Assistant will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• School-based experience is desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant transferable experience
• Confidence supporting pupils with SEMH and challenging behaviour
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, calm and resilient approach
• The ability to build professional and positive relationships with pupils
• Good behaviour management skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

In return, TeacherActive can offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Long-term opportunities within specialist education
• Access to CPD and professional development
• PAYE payment with no administration charges

This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker or Support Worker looking to develop their experience within an SEMH school.

If you are interested in this Teaching Assistant opportunity in Surrey, apply today with your most up-to-date CV to discuss the role with TeacherActive.