SEND Teaching Assistant

<p>Job Description</p><br>Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply.<br><p>SEND Teaching Assistant</p><p>Location: Chaldon, SurreySalary: £13.51 - £14.45 per hourContract: Permanent, Full-Time (Term Time Only)Welcome Bonus: £1,000*</p><p>About the Role</p><p>Reed Education are working with a SEND Secondary school in Chaldon, Surrey to recruit Teaching Assistants to support young people aged 11-16 with social communication needs, emotional regulation and sensory processing, typically associated with Autism.</p><p>The school’s approach is centred around small class sizes, high staff-to-student ratios, and a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.</p><p>We are looking for creative, proactive individuals who can think outside the box and bring learning to life in a meaningful and engaging way.</p><p>The Role</p><p>As a Teaching Assistant, you will support teachers in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum and play a vital role in nurturing pupils’ confidence, independence and personal growth. You will:</p><ul><li>Help young people recognise their strengths, build self-belief and celebrate their individuality</li><li>Support pupils to overcome barriers and achieve more than they thought possible</li><li>Inspire resilience and curiosity, ensuring pupils feel motivated, valued and supported</li><li>Celebrate small steps pupils take towards their academic and personal goals</li><li>Support learning beyond the classroom, including community-based activities</li><li>Be flexible in your approach, supporting where needed to achieve the best outcomes for pupils</li></ul><p>Skills & Qualifications</p><p>You do not need extensive experience to be successful in this role. If you have the right mindset, values and commitment, full training and support will be provided.</p><p>Successful candidates are likely to demonstrate:</p><ul><li>The ability to motivate and inspire children to believe in themselves</li><li>GCSE Maths and English (minimum Functional Skills Level 2)</li><li>A proactive, can-do attitude with creative problem-solving skills</li><li>Willingness to engage in excellent, fully funded training opportunities (e.g. Level 2 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools)</li><li>Ability to promote independence, positive behaviour and personal development</li><li>A flexible, creative approach to meeting individual learning needs</li></ul><p>Why Apply?</p><ul><li>Opportunity to join a new and growing SEND school</li><li>Work within a supportive, values-led environment</li><li>Access to high-quality training and professional development</li><li>Make a meaningful difference to young people’s lives every day</li><li>£1,000 welcome bonus*</li></ul><p>Apply Today</p><p>If you’re passionate about supporting young people, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p>Successful applicants will complete safeguarding and enhanced DBS checks. xwzovoh </p><p>Reed Education is committed to safeguarding and is a Disability Confident, Equal Opportunities employer.</p>