Special Teaching Assistant

Are you an empathetic and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant committed to making a positive impact? We are looking for a compassionate individual to join our collaborative team in Dorking, focusing on Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH).

In this role, you will partner with teachers to provide structured 1:1 and small group intervention, assisting students in overcoming emotional obstacles, re-engaging with their education, and establishing strong relationships within a supportive environment.

• Provide targeted academic and behavioural support to individual pupils or small groups.
• Assist class teachers with classroom management, lesson preparation, and learning activities.
• Help create a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with emotional self-control and conflict resolution using positive behaviour strategies.
• Monitor student progress and report achievements or challenges to teaching staff.
• Escort and support pupils during lunch breaks, physical activities, and school trips where required.

• Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Mathematics (Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent standard). Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable.
• Prior experience working with children or young people, preferably within an SEMH, SEND, or alternative provision environment.
• Strong communication skills, patience, emotional resilience, and a proactive approach.
• High levels of empathy, professionalism, and the ability to build trust with challenging or vulnerable pupils.

• Clear growth pathways in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Enrolment in pension schemes and other benefits including life cover and family protection.
• Counselling, EAP, 24/7 Virtual GP (via Livi), gym discounts, eyecare, generous leave, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.
• Cycle-to-work, car leasing, home electronics, season ticket loans, and referral bonuses.
• Access to a Blue Light Card, Costco Membership, Discounts for Teachers, and more.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please call [phone removed] and ask for Brittany or email: [email removed]

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

qualifications

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