Empowering Teaching Assistant for SEN & Student Engagement

Elite Executive Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners in an alternative education setting. You’ll work closely with teachers to help students stay engaged, complete tasks and make progress.

This role is hands‑on and varied, supporting individuals and small groups both inside and outside the classroom, with a focus on SEN interventions and improving confidence and attainment.

Qualifications

• Good English and Maths skills.
• Understanding of SEN, safeguarding and health & safety.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or support setting.
• Experience supporting students with SEN or individual learning needs.
• Confident using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Ability to work independently while working closely with teaching staff.
• Experience supporting the planning and delivery of learning activities.
• A genuine commitment to helping young people improve their achievement and confidence.
• Resilience and the ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support students with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Work with individuals and small groups to encourage engagement and progress.
• Support the delivery of SEN interventions and individual learning activities.
• Help teachers implement lesson plans and learning objectives.
• Provide encouragement and constructive feedback to students.
• Lead small-group activities where required.
• Support students who may display challenging behaviour, using positive behaviour management strategies.
• Provide classroom support and cover when required.
• Supervise students during breaks and lunchtimes.
• Work with teachers and parents to share information about student progress.
• Keep learner records and files accurate and up to date.
• Help create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Good English

Good Maths

SEN understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Health & safety

Independent working

Behaviour management

Supporting learning activities

Job description

Elite Executive Recruitment is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learners in an alternative education setting. You’ll work closely with teachers to help students stay engaged, complete tasks and make progress.

This role is hands‑on and varied, supporting individuals and small groups both inside and outside the classroom, with a focus on SEN interventions and improving confidence and attainment.