Location: Dorking, Surrey
Pay: £90–£120 per day
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (with the potential to become permanent)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
Elementa is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND and SEMH school in Dorking, Surrey. The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, ADHD, and trauma-related challenges.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning in a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1, 2:1, or small-group support to students.
- Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and classroom activities.
- Support students with their emotional wellbeing and behaviour regulation.
- Encourage positive participation and engagement in learning.
- Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
- Promote the school’s values, expectations, and positive behaviour culture.
- Support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assist with safeguarding responsibilities and pastoral care where required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships while maintaining clear boundaries.
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with children and young people in education, care, youth work, or support settings.
- A genuine commitment to supporting children with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered with the DBS Update Service is desirable, as it can help facilitate a quicker start. Candidates without one may be required to apply for a new Enhanced DBS as part of the recruitment process.
Contract Information
This role is initially offered on a temporary basis, with the possibility of a permanent position for the right candidate.
As part of the recruitment process, successful applicants will complete Elementa’s registration, vetting, and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (if required).
What Elementa Offers
- Weekly PAYE pay with no monthly payroll delays.
- Transparent and fair pay practices.
- Access to a wide range of free or discounted professional development, including:
- Safeguarding
- Behaviour Management
- Team Teach
- SEND
- Makaton
- Thrive
- Ongoing support from a dedicated candidate manager.
- Additional access to legal, tax, and accountancy support services.
If you have the skills, experience, and enthusiasm to make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people, we encourage you to apply with your most up-to-date CV.
