SEN Teaching Assistant - Reigate

Project overview

Are you a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant or a dedicated support worker looking to make a meaningful difference in young lives?

We are excited to recruit for an award-winning specialist school in Reigate dedicated to empowering children and young adults with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and physical disabilities.

Whether you are looking for flexible day-to-day supply cover to fit around your schedule or a stable long-term contracted role, this opportunity offers a warm, collaborative, and highly rewarding working environment.

The Role

In this hands-on position, you will work closely with classroom teachers and multidisciplinary teams to support pupils with diverse physical disabilities and complex learning needs. Your day will involve:

What We Are Looking For

Why You'll Love Working Here

Placement Options: Day-to-Day Supply OR Long-Term Contract

Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

How to Apply

Ready to take the next step in your educational or care career? We'd love to hear from you.

Send your up-to-date CV directly to Brittany Tijou at [contact removed] to arrange an initial call and discuss the role in more detail.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small-group academic and developmental support.
• Assisting with physical accessibility, mobility, and personal care needs throughout the school day.
• Supporting emotional regulation and fostering independence in a safe, encouraging setting.
• Engaging pupils in sensory activities, communication exercises, and inclusive learning tasks.
• Experience: 3-6 months of direct experience working with SEN pupils OR strong transferable skills from care, support work, healthcare, or residential care backgrounds.
• Understanding: A solid understanding of autism spectrum conditions (ASC) and/or complex physical disabilities.
• DBS: An Enhanced Child & Adult Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to process one immediately).
• Travel: While the school is accessible via public transport links, holding a full driver's license and having access to a vehicle is preferred.
• Flexibility: Choose between flexible supply shifts or the stability of a long-term position.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a celebrated, well-resourced specialist school alongside an experienced and welcoming team.
• Competitive Pay: £88-£93 per day, paid weekly.

Requirements

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Redhill, Surrey, GB
• Rate: 11-12 EUR/h