At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with profound learning difficulties and provide personal care across all age groups.
- Company: Teaching Personnel is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Benefits: Includes 12.07% statutory holiday pay and free child protection training for registered candidates.
- Other info: Immediate start available; positions are based in Tadworth.
- Why this job: Join a nurturing environment with small class sizes and outstanding staff-to-pupil ratios.
- Qualifications: Experience in personal care or complex SEN settings is essential, along with a valid DBS check.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Specialist Teaching Assistants/Support Workers Needed – SEN School, Tadworth
We are currently recruiting for four Specialist Teaching Assistant positions at a dedicated SEN school in Tadworth that supports children and young people aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), brain trauma, and brain tumours.
Available Opportunities
- Full‑time positions
- Part‑time positions
- Maternity cover roles
- Permanent contracts
About the School
This specialist setting provides exceptional support for pupils with highly complex physical, medical, and learning needs. Students are taught in very small class groups with outstanding staff‑to‑pupil ratios, including some classes operating with 3:1 support. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing and supportive environment where every child receives personalised care and attention.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Have previous experience working in personal care, PMLD or complex SEN settings
- Be confident supporting pupils with profound physical and learning difficulties
- Be willing to provide personal care across all age groups
- Feel comfortable assisting with clinical, medical, and physical personal support needs e.g. hoisting
- Ideally have prior classroom‑based experience
- Be patient, compassionate, and passionate about supporting children with complex needs
Role Details
- Working hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 48‑week contract (all year round, not just term‑time only)
- Immediate start available
- Based in Tadworth
Benefits
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. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
SEN Learning Support Assistant in Tadworth employer: Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel offers a supportive environment for children with complex needs in Tadworth. Employees benefit from free training and a commitment to safeguarding. The school provides exceptional support with small class sizes, ensuring personalised attention for each pupil.
