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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 05 July 2025
Salary: £13.80 to £15.80 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 182732

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Summary

SEN Teaching Assistant - Cranleigh, Surrey

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support young people with additional needs to thrive in a nurturing and therapy-led environment? We're seeking a reliable and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a well-resourced specialist school near Cranleigh, Surrey.

Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential due to the school's rural location.

About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils aged 11-19 with a range of complex needs, including mental health challenges and social communication difficulties. Working closely with teachers and therapists, you'll promote emotional resilience, encourage independence, and help pupils engage with both classroom learning and life-skills activities.

Location: Near Cranleigh, Surrey
Contract: Full-time | Temp-to-Perm
Start Date: September or ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-16:00 (term-time only)
Pay: £13.80 - £15.80 per hour (including holiday pay)

Key Responsibilities
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Provide consistent 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND


Provide consistent 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEND
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Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies


Assist with emotional regulation and behaviour support strategies
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Help deliver academic work and life-skills tasks


Help deliver academic work and life-skills tasks
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Contribute to a calm, inclusive and structured learning environment


Contribute to a calm, inclusive and structured learning environment
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Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff


Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff

What We're Looking For
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A patient, proactive and caring attitude


A patient, proactive and caring attitude
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Commitment to full-time hours and a team-focused approach


Commitment to full-time hours and a team-focused approach
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Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable)


Experience working with children or young people with additional needs (desirable)
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A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle


A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

What We Offer
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Personalised support from your dedicated Inspire EHC consultant


Personalised support from your dedicated Inspire EHC consultant
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Access to 20+ free CPD and training courses


Access to 20+ free CPD and training courses
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Weekly PAYE payments - no umbrella fees


Weekly PAYE payments - no umbrella fees
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Ongoing guidance to help secure permanent opportunities


Ongoing guidance to help secure permanent opportunities

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspire EHC and our partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide two references. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note: We are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Ready to make a difference?
If you're ready to take the next step in your SEN career and want to make a real impact on young lives near Cranleigh, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to find out more.

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