Location: Surrey
Pay: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Start: ASAP
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs?
We are currently looking for a SEND/SEMH Individual Needs Assistant to work in a supportive school in the Surrey area. This role would suit someone who is confident supporting children with challenging behaviour, autism, ADHD and a range of additional needs.
You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils who may require additional help with their learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to help pupils feel safe, supported and able to engage with their education.
The role may involve supporting pupils with:
We are looking for someone who is patient, resilient, calm and genuinely passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
Previous experience working with SEND, SEMH, autism, ADHD or challenging behaviour is desirable. Experience in a school, SEN setting, residential care, youth work, support work or similar environment would also be beneficial.
You don’t necessarily need to have worked in a school before — we are particularly interested in candidates who have the right attitude, resilience and ability to build positive relationships with young people.
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.
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 Individual Needs Assistant opportunity in Surrey.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
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.
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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