Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant

Location: Surrey
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting primary-aged children with SEND and SEMH needs?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and resilient Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in the Surrey area.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and is confident supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour and a range of additional needs.

About the Role

As a Primary SEND/SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide targeted support to children who require additional help with their learning, behaviour, communication and emotional development.

You may provide 1:1 and small-group support, both within the classroom and across the wider school environment.

The role will involve supporting children with a range of needs, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• SEMH needs
• Challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Communication and interaction needs
• Speech and language difficulties
• Learning difficulties
• Social and emotional needs
• Complex SEND

You will help children overcome barriers to learning while encouraging their confidence, independence, emotional regulation and social development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to primary-aged pupils.
• Support children to access and engage with classroom learning.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support children with challenging behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encourage positive behaviour and develop pupils’ confidence and independence.
• Help pupils develop appropriate social and communication skills.
• Adapt activities and learning to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team.
• Follow individual education, support and behaviour plans.
• Provide a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Act as a positive role model for the children you support.

About You

We are looking for someone who is patient, caring, resilient and enthusiastic about working with children who may require additional support.

Previous experience working with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour is desirable. Experience within a primary school, SEN setting, nursery, childcare, youth work, residential care or support work would also be beneficial.

You may already be an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Support Worker, or you may be looking to begin or develop your career within education.

Most importantly, you will have the ability to build positive relationships, remain calm under pressure and provide consistent support to children who may find school challenging.

What We Offer

• £100–£120 per day
• 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supportive primary school environment
• Valuable experience working within SEND and SEMH
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
• Potential for ongoing opportunities and career progression
• Support from the Pink Tile Education team

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.

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