SEND/SEMH Senior Teaching Assistant

SEND / SEMH Senior Teaching Assistant – Surrey
Location: SurreySalary: £100–£120 per dayHours: 8:30am–3:30pmDays: Monday to FridayContract: Full-time, long-termAge Range: 5–16 years
Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, challenging behaviour or complex needs?
If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Pink Tile Education are working with a supportive specialist setting in Surrey, who are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join their team.
You will be supporting children and young people aged 5–16, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop both academically and personally.
About the Role
You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide individual and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.
The children you will support may have:

Autism / ASD

ADHD

SEMH needs

Complex learning needs

Moderate learning difficulties

Communication and language difficulties

Non-verbal communication needs

Challenging or distressed behaviour

Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

You will need to be comfortable working with children who may display challenging behaviour and be able to remain calm, patient and consistent in different situations.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis

Helping children engage with learning and classroom activities

Supporting children with emotional regulation and behaviour

Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

Supporting communication and independence

Helping pupils develop confidence and life skills

Working closely with teachers and other professionals

Supporting pupils to achieve their individual goals

Providing consistent and nurturing support throughout the school day

What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:

Experienced working with SEND, SEN or SEMH

Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour

Patient, calm and resilient

Compassionate and empathetic

Able to build positive relationships with children and young people

A strong communicator

Reliable and committed

Comfortable working as part of a wider school team

Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning

Previous experience within a specialist school, SEND setting, primary school, secondary school, alternative provision or similar environment would be highly beneficial.
Relevant qualifications are desirable, but experience and the right attitude are equally important.
What We Offer

£100–£120 per day

8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Full-time, long-term opportunity

Supportive specialist school environment

Valuable experience working with SEND and SEMH

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives

Career development opportunities within the setting

Potential to take on additional responsibilities and progress into more senior roles

Opportunity to develop specialist SEND and SEMH knowledge

Potential for ongoing work and career progression

Dedicated support from the Pink Tile Education team

Career Progression
This is more than just a Teaching Assistant role.
For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to develop your career within the setting, take on additional responsibilities and progress into more senior positions as your experience and skills develop.
It could be an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career working within SEND and specialist education.
Why Work With Pink Tile Education?
At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.
Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.
Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bromley.
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Pay & Holiday Pay
The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Safeguarding
Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
Important Notice
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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