Job Description

SEN Support Assistant Specialist School Setting
Cranleigh, Surrey

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join a specialist education setting in Cranleigh. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a caring and supportive team that helps students develop confidence, independence, and emotional resilience.

• Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
• Pay: £14.00 £15.50 per hour
• Contract Type: Long-term opportunity / temp - perm placement
• Working Hours:
  • Monday: 8:30am 4:00pm
  • Tuesday Thursday: 8:30am 4:15pm
  • Friday: 8:30am 3:45pm

Please note: Due to the rural location of the school, applicants must have access to their own transport.

In this rewarding role, you will provide day-to-day support for pupils with complex social, emotional, mental health, and additional learning needs. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you ll help create a positive and structured learning environment where students can thrive.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to students both inside and outside the classroom
• Encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Supporting students across different age groups and learning abilities
• Building trusted relationships that promote confidence and wellbeing
• Assisting the wider team in maintaining a safe and inclusive environment

The school offers a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to education, with small class sizes and a strong emphasis on individual progress and wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Compassionate, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young people
• Adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• A strong communicator who works well within a team
• Interested in supporting children with SEN and additional needs
• Previous experience within an SEN or care setting is welcomed, although not essential.

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to CPD and specialist training opportunities
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Supportive working environment with experienced staff
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

Inspire EHC and the partner school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

We are proud to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.