Teaching Assistant – SEMH & MLD School

Teaching Assistant – SEMH & MLD School
Esher, Surrey
£110 per day | Full-Time | 8:30am – 4:30pm | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract | September Start
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with additional needs? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a brand-new specialist school opening in Esher this September.
This exciting new provision will support pupils aged 7–17 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD). As part of a brand-new team, you’ll have the opportunity to help shape a positive, nurturing learning environment from day one.
The Role

Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
Encourage engagement, confidence and positive behaviour.
Support pupils in and out of the classroom.
Work closely with teachers and the wider team to deliver personalised support.
Build positive relationships that help pupils thrive.

We’re Looking For

Experience supporting children or young people, ideally within a SEND, SEMH or education setting.
A calm, patient and resilient approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
A genuine passion for helping young people overcome barriers to learning.

How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to be part of an exciting new school, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Notice
To apply for this position, you must have the right to work in the UK or hold a valid work visa.
At Pink Tile Education, safeguarding, quality, and integrity are at the heart of what we do. All applicants must:

Provide suitable references for pre-employment checks
Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Children’s Workforce (or Children’s & Adults’) Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

Pay includes 12.07% holiday pay. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. Due to high application volumes, individual feedback may not be possible for unsuccessful applicants.