Food Tech SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Food Tech SEN Teaching Assistant in Sutton for a full-time, term-time position. The role involves supporting students with SEN in a kitchen-based Food Technology environment, focusing on practical learning, safety, structure, and life skills development.

The role requires 1:1 and small group support, strong behaviour management, and a calm, resilient approach. Immediate start and continuous trials.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ASD and SEMH.
• Background in cooking or vocational education is advantageous.
• Strong behaviour management and a calm, resilient approach.
• Willing to commit to a full-time role in Sutton.

Responsibilities

• Support students in a Food Technology/vocational setting within a kitchen-based classroom.
• Assist pupils during practical cooking lessons, ensuring safety, structure and engagement.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to help students follow instructions, recipes and routines.
• Support behaviour management using consistent, calm, proactive strategies.
• Encourage independence and essential life skills through hands-on activities.

Skills

SEN experience with students

Food Technology

Behaviour management

1:1 & small group support

Job description

Food Tech SEN Teaching Assistant - Sutton

Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs through practical, hands-on learning?
Do you have experience in Food Technology and want to make a real impact helping students develop essential life skills for independence?

Role: Food Tech SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time
Pay: 110 - 120 per day
Start Date: Immediate Start - Trials Ongoing
Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday - Term time
Length: Temp to Perm - Remainder of Academic Year
Location: London Borough of Sutton

We are currently recruiting a proactive, hands-on, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to support within a specialist setting in Sutton, working closely in a Food Technology environment. The school supports students with a range of complex needs, including ASD and SEMH, many of whom benefit from structured, practical learning approaches.

This role is centred around supporting students in a kitchen-based classroom, helping them engage in Food Technology lessons that build independence, routine, and key life skills. The setting places a strong emphasis on behaviour support, consistency, and creating a calm, structured learning environment for students who may have experienced barriers to education.

The Role:

• Full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role within a Food Technology / vocational learning setting
• Supporting students with ASD, SEMH, and associated behavioural needs
• Assisting pupils during practical cooking lessons, ensuring safety, structure, and engagement
• Providing 1:1 and small group support to help students follow instructions, recipes, and routines
• Supporting behaviour management using consistent, calm, and proactive strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and essential life skills through hands-on activities

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly ASD and SEMH
• Previous Food Technology experience in a school setting is highly desirable
• Background in cooking, hospitality, or vocational education (advantageous)
• Strong behaviour management skills and a calm, resilient approach
• Confident working in a practical environment where safety and structure are key
• Keen to pursue a career in education, SEN, or therapeutic support
• Able to commit to a full-time role in Sutton

This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain specialist SEN experience in a vocational setting, particularly those interested in behaviour support, alternative provision, or life skills education.

If you are interested in this rewarding Food Tech SEN Teaching Assistant role in Sutton,

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.