SEN Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs at a prestigious school starting September 2025. This role involves working closely with teachers and SENCOs to create an inclusive learning environment, providing tailored support to help students achieve their potential.

Benefits

Discounted high street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN in a school environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a variety of special educational needs.
• Assist with the development and implementation of individual learning plans (ILPs).
• Encourage students to develop their social skills, independence, and confidence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs? We are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their caring and committed team at a prestigious school. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to make a positive difference in the lives of students with additional needs. This role begins September 2025.

Duties as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

1. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to support students with a variety of special educational needs.
2. Provide one-to-one or small group support to students, helping them access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
3. Assist with the development and implementation of individual learning plans (ILPs) for students with SEN.
4. Support students with physical, emotional, and behavioural needs in the classroom and during extracurricular activities.
5. Help create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and supported.
6. Encourage students to develop their social skills, independence, and confidence.
7. Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs.

Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:

1. Has a genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs.
2. Has experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school environment.
3. Is patient, empathetic, and understanding of the challenges faced by students with additional needs.
4. Has good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
5. Is flexible, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
6. Holds relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience.

Why Class Act?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, and Devon. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, based in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Class Act, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal also provides comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is supported.

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