Dorking, Surrey
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Pay: £90 – £120 per day
Type: Temporary (possible permanent)
Hours: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Elementa is recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist SEND and SEMH setting in Dorking, Surrey.
The provision supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD and trauma-related barriers to learning. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment focused on helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, your role will involve supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom to help them engage positively with education and overcome barriers to learning.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting students on a 1:1, 2:1 or small group basis
- Assisting the teacher with lesson delivery and classroom activities
- Supporting students’ emotional wellbeing and behaviour regulation
- Encouraging positive engagement with learning
- Helping maintain a safe, structured and supportive environment
- Promoting the school’s high expectations and values
- Supporting students with SEND and SEMH needs
- Assisting with safeguarding and pastoral support where required
The ideal candidate will have a calm, patient and resilient approach, with the ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining clear boundaries and expectations.
Experience in a similar role is desirable, or previous experience working with children or young people in education, care, youth work or support settings.
The contract is initially temporary, with the potential for a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.
A DBS on the Update Service would be preferable to allow for a quicker start date due to potential delays with new applications.
Contract & Recruitment Information
Elementa is the recruiting partner for this role. Applicants being considered following pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process with Elementa. This includes full vetting and background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure application (which may be chargeable at £53.20) unless you already hold a current Enhanced DBS subscribed to the Update Service.
If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.
Elementa Candidate Commitment
- Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
- PAYE contract – all candidates are paid via PAYE unless specifically requested otherwise
- Training & Support – access to a broad range of free or heavily discounted training including:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour Management
- Team Teach
- SEND
- Makaton
- Thrive
- Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager
- Fair pay policy – candidates are paid fairly and transparently
- Additional support services available including legal, tax and accountancy support
For more information, click apply now below or contact Elementa via phone or email. All applicants will receive a prompt response.