Compassionate Teaching Assistant - Part-Time SEN Support

Elite Executive Recruitment; Arnold; On-site; GBP 5,500 - 7,500; Part time

Job summary

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a part-time role (15 hours per week, term-time only, 41 weeks). You will support learners in and out of the classroom, delivering one-to-one and small group interventions, and assisting teachers with engaging activities.

You’ll work with students who may have barriers to learning, showing patience, empathy and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Good English and Maths skills.
• Experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Understanding safeguarding, health and safety, and inclusive education.
• Experience supporting teaching and learning within a classroom environment.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider education team.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable and disengaged learners.

Responsibilities

• Support learners during lessons, ensuring they remain engaged and focused on their learning.
• Deliver one-to-one and small group interventions, including support for learners with SEN.
• Assist teachers in planning and delivering engaging learning activities.
• Support learners with EHCPs, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
• Promote positive behaviour using effective behaviour management strategies.
• Build positive, professional relationships with learners, encouraging confidence, independence and personal development.
• Supervise learners during breaks, lunchtimes and other non-teaching periods.
• Provide constructive feedback to learners to support their progress.
• Maintain accurate learner records and contribute to monitoring progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents/carers and wider professionals to ensure learners receive the support they need.

Skills

English skills

Maths skills

SEN support experience

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

Independent working

Communication skills

Emotional resilience

Passion for vulnerable learners

Job description

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant for a part-time role (15 hours per week, term-time only, 41 weeks). You will support learners in and out of the classroom, delivering one-to-one and small group interventions, and assisting teachers with engaging activities.

You’ll work with students who may have barriers to learning, showing patience, empathy and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.