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.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Salary description
£90.00 - £120.00 per day