Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (LT-RH-RG) Reigate, England

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Location: Reigate, Surrey
Pay: £95–£110 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Contract Type: 12-Week Temp-to-Perm Opportunity
Start Date: ASAP / September 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and helping them achieve positive outcomes in education?

We are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join a supportive specialist school in Reigate, working with pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs), Autism (ASC), SEND, and associated learning difficulties
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This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Support Workers, Care Workers, Youth Workers, or mainstream school staff looking to transition into specialist SEN education and build a long-term career within the sector.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, pastoral teams, and SEN staff to support pupils both academically and emotionally within a structured, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.

You will play a key role in helping students develop confidence, emotional regulation, communication skills, and engagement with learning through positive relationships and consistent support.

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting with emotional regulation and behaviour support
• Supporting classroom learning, engagement, and participation
• Helping implement EHCP targets and personalised support strategies
  
  Creating a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Building strong and positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SEN teams
• Supporting pupils with additional learning, emotional, or personal care needs where required
• Encouraging confidence, independence, and social development

This role would suit:

• SEN Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants
• Mainstream Teaching Assistants looking to move into SEND / SEMH
• Support Workers, Care Workers, Youth Workers, or Behaviour Mentors
• Psychology, Sociology, or Criminology graduates
• Individuals interested in mental health, therapy, or specialist education

You will be:

• Calm, patient, and resilient
• Confident supporting behaviour and emotional needs
• A strong communicator and team player
• Passionate about inclusion and supporting young people
• Committed to building positive relationships and long-term outcomes

• Long-term temp-to-perm opportunity with career progression
• Excellent experience within SEN / SEMH education
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities provided
• Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Rewarding role where you can make a genuine impact every day
• Ideal experience for careers in teaching, therapy, counselling, or educational psychology
• Opportunity to develop specialist behaviour and SEND experience