SEN Learning Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Esher; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Weekly pay

Flexible full/part-time roles

Specialist SEN training & CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting for SEN roles in Esher, Surrey. We are hiring Teaching Assistants (TA), Learning Support Assistants (LSA) and Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA). Start Date: as soon as vetting is completed.

Flexible contracts – long-term, short-term and permanent opportunities. Work in warm SEN settings with children aged 5–18 who have ASC, SEMH, MLD/SLD, SLCN, ADHD or sensory needs. Competitive pay, weekly pay, full and part-time options, and specialist SEN training with

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and resilience are essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs.
• Experience in SEN or education is desirable but not essential.
• Qualified or unqualified teachers/HLTAs welcome.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 5–18 with SEN needs.
• Collaborate with therapists, behaviour specialists and families to provide holistic support.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

SEN/education experience desirable

Job description

Join Our Team Supporting SEN Schools in ESHER, SURREY!

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and passionate staff to join our teams supporting Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across:
ESHER, SURREY

We are currently recruiting for:

• Teaching Assistants (TA)
• Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTA)

Start Date: As soon as vetting is completed
Contract: Flexible roles - long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities available

You will be working in warm, welcoming and supportive specialist SEN settings that cater for children and young people aged 5–18 with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Speech, Language and Communication needs (SLCN)
• ADHD and associated behavioural needs
• Sensory processing difficulties

Each school provides a nurturing, structured environment where students are supported to thrive both academically and personally. Staff work closely with therapists, behaviour specialists, and families to most effective provide holistic support.

• Competitive pay rates, paid weekly
• Full and part-time positions to suit your schedule
• Specialist SEN training and CPD opportunities
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN
• Patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Flexible and able to adapt to different learning and behavioural needs
• (For Teachers/HLTAs) Qualified or unqualified – experience in SEN or education is desirable but not essential

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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