SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD/SEMH/ADHD Support) in Surrey

Some children need more than academic support. They need patience, understanding, and someone who genuinely believes in them. We’re currently looking for SEN Teaching Assistants for the summer term, with a mix of short‑term and long‑term supply opportunities across supportive school settings. If you’re someone who brings calm, consistency, and real empathy into the classroom, this could be a great next step. This role is ideal for someone who understands that every child experiences school differently. You’ll notice when a pupil is becoming overwhelmed, help them regulate big emotions, and give them the reassurance they need to stay engaged and feel safe. Your presence really matters here. The way you connect, reassure, and show up each day can completely change a child’s experience of school.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, and ADHD in classroom and structured learning settings
• Helping children navigate transitions, routines, and the school day with confidence
• Using clear communication, patience, and encouragement to support engagement
• Recognising emotional triggers and supporting pupils to regulate feelings
• Encouraging focus and positive behaviour through structure and reassurance
• Working closely with teachers and SEND teams to create a calm, consistent environment

What we’re looking for:

• A naturally empathetic, patient, and calm approach
• Strong emotional intelligence and genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, or similar settings
• A consistent presence that helps pupils feel safe and understood
• An understanding that progress looks different for every child, and that’s okay

Why this role matters:

For pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, or ADHD, the school day can feel overwhelming at times. The right support can change everything, helping them feel safe, build trust, and grow in confidence. You won’t just be supporting learning. You’ll be helping shape how a child feels about school, and what they believe they’re capable of.

A quick note from us:

If you’re Thrive trained, brilliant, we’d love to hear about it. If not, we can support you with access to our free Thrive training, which can really strengthen your impact in SEND settings and make you even more in demand with schools. Interested? Let’s talk. Join Protocol Education this summer term and step into flexible short‑term and long‑term SEN TA roles where your support genuinely changes lives. Drop us a message and we’ll take it from there. Go on, let’s get you into a role that feels right for you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.