Trainee SEN Teacher, Cranleigh - September Start

Trainee SEN Teacher

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Guildford
• Salary: Market leading with regular pay progression

Are you someone who’s always felt drawn to making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Whether you’ve worked as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Worker or Nursery School worker, this is a fantastic opportunity to begin a meaningful and rewarding career in SEN Education. We’re looking for enthusiastic, compassionate individuals to join our vibrant team in Guildford as Trainee SEN Teachers. You’ll receive full training, hands-on experience, and continuous support as you grow into a confident and skilled educator.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide teaching and support to pupils, following individualised curriculums.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons and activities, focusing largely on communication skills and life skills.
• Support pupils’ participation in trips, applying theory-based learning to practice.
• Provide behaviourally based support to replace and reduce behaviours that impact quality of life.
• Provide personal care, encouraging pupils to maintain acceptable levels of hygiene (toileting, feeding).
• Monitor pupil progress, ensuring teaching is appropriate and effective for each child’s needs.
• Assist with breaktime duties including playground support and snack time.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Professional, personal, or voluntary experience of working with children and disabilities.
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE in English Language & Maths or equivalent.
• Comfortable working with children who exhibit behaviour that challenges.
• Comfortable supporting others with personal/intimate care where required.
• Ability to keep calm in high-pressure situations.

Benefits:

• £1000 joining bonus.
• Regular pay progression with opportunities to increase as soon as 6 months from starting.
• Career advancement opportunities to senior roles including Lead Teacher and Class Supervisor.
• Additional opportunities to broaden your skills including Mental Health First Aider, School Council Representative, and Pupil Behaviour Support.
• Opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of behaviour analysts, teachers, speech & language therapists, and occupational therapists.
• Staff wellbeing and support facilities.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme.
• Term time only working.
• Range of comprehensive funded training pathways.
• Transport between school and central Guildford where needed.
• Access to a wide range of Education & Childcare courses including RQF CACHE Level 2, 3 & 4 in Early Years, Learning Difficulties and Teaching & Learning.
• Behaviour analysis specific qualifications including Teaching Ranks, Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT), Board Certified Behaviour Analysis certification (BCBA), UK Society for Behaviour Analysis certification (UKBA(cert)).
• Masters in High Incidence & Disabilities worth up to £13,000.
• Regular training in Safeguarding, Emergency Medication, Behaviour Management, Personal Care, Autism, and more.

To apply for the Trainee SEN Teacher position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.