Trainee SEN Teacher
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £26458 FTE (£23,000 PA Pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | Cranleigh, Surrey, GU6 8TB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1515861 |
Summary
SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT
Salary: £26458 FTE
(£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)
Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm Friday: 8:45am-4:30pm
Part time working is available - with a minimum of 3 days per week including Tuesdays and Fridays
Annual leave: 56 Days School Holidays + Bank HolidaysPlease Note: This role is also known as Trainee SEN Teacher' or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’ on our careers websiteCalling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers….. Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs? Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children? If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching to join our team!How would you contribute to the Team? Within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development. Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)What can we offer you?A £1000 joining bonusRegular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from startingAn impressive range of fully funded training pathwaysCareer advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class SupervisorAdditional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team memberThe opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapistsTerm time only workingTransport between school and central Guildford where neededFree ParkingExcellent staff wellbeing and support facilitiesEnrolment into our pension schemePerformance related bonus schemeDiscounts at over 900 retailers via our online ‘Smart Spending’ platformFully funding Training and QualificationsAccess to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & LearningBehaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more What will you need to apply?Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilitiesMinimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalentConfident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challengesConfident supporting others with personal/intimate care where requiredAbility to keep calm in high pressure situationsCommitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and trainingA positive, ‘can-do’ attitudeWe reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.
(£23,000 PA Pro rata - based on 36.75 hours per week term time only)
Contract terms: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm, Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm Friday: 8:45am-4:30pm
Part time working is available - with a minimum of 3 days per week including Tuesdays and Fridays
Annual leave: 56 Days School Holidays + Bank HolidaysPlease Note: This role is also known as Trainee SEN Teacher' or ‘Trainee CABAS Teacher’ on our careers websiteCalling all Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants and Nursery Workers….. Are you looking to build a promising career in Special Educational Needs? Would you like access to a wide range of fully funded qualification and training opportunities? Do you have a passion for helping others and want to learn more about supporting autistic children? If this sounds like you, at Jigsaw School we have a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals with an interest in behaviourally based teaching to join our team!How would you contribute to the Team? Within small classes encouraging pupils learning and progression as well as improving their social and emotional development. Providing teaching and support to our pupils, following individualised curriculum plans Preparing and delivering lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication and life skills Contributing to research and undertaking training to support your personal development Supporting pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice Providing behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life Monitoring pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs Assisting with breaktime duties including playground support and snack times Providing personal care and encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding)What can we offer you?A £1000 joining bonusRegular pay progression with opportunities to increase within 6 months from startingAn impressive range of fully funded training pathwaysCareer advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class SupervisorAdditional opportunities to broaden your skills including becoming a Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative and Pupil Behaviour Support team memberThe opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists and occupational therapistsTerm time only workingTransport between school and central Guildford where neededFree ParkingExcellent staff wellbeing and support facilitiesEnrolment into our pension schemePerformance related bonus schemeDiscounts at over 900 retailers via our online ‘Smart Spending’ platformFully funding Training and QualificationsAccess to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & LearningBehaviour analysis specific qualifications including teaching ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert))Masters qualification in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000Regular industry training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism and more What will you need to apply?Professional, personal or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilitiesMinimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalentConfident working with children who exhibit behaviour that challengesConfident supporting others with personal/intimate care where requiredAbility to keep calm in high pressure situationsCommitment to our regular and ongoing professional development programme and trainingA positive, ‘can-do’ attitudeWe reserve the right to close this vacancy where there is a significant response rate. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment.