Learning Support Assistant - SEN

Do you possess prior experience in a special educational needs environment? Are you passionate about empowering individuals to flourish and reach their full potential? Do you bring an enthusiastic, can-do approach to fostering inclusive learning across all ability levels?

We are seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to become part of a welcoming staff team at our SEN school in Godalming.

In this role, you will assist pupils either 1:1 or in small group settings - supporting their educational growth, communication development, and skill-building while cultivating a safe, encouraging space to learn.

Salary: £88-105 per day - Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30 - part time not considered

Requirements:

-GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above

- Experience working with non-verbal students and an understanding of the condition as well as Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

- Drivers preferred due to rural campus location

- Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service - or already have one

- Previous experience of performing personal care for ages 7-19.

Perks

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

BA Hons (QTS),BEd,BSc Hons (QTS),BTEC certificate in children,CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,DET/DTTLS,early childhood studies degree,Finance/accounting diploma,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,HR CIPD,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 2 in children,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4,PGCE,PGCE,PGDE (Scotland),PTLLS,QTLS,QTS,SBM (school business manager) qualification,Schools direct,SCITT

education

high school,college,university