SEN Teaching Assistant - Reigate

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.

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:

• 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.

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

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

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 [email 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

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