SEN TA

TeacherActive Ltd; Walton-on-Thames; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 20.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Referral scheme – up to £100 for refer

CPD courses access through My-Progress

Competitive pay rates

Descripción de la vacante

TeacherActive is seeking an experienced SEN TA for a specialist school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, starting ASAP. The role supports 1:1 and small groups of pupils with SEN, including Autism/ASC and SEMH, fostering learning, independence and wellbeing.

You will work with teachers and the SEN team to deliver tailored activities, adapt resources and create a safe, supportive classroom environment throughout the day.

Formación

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• Experience with Autism/ASC, SEMH or additional learning needs.
• Confident providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsabilidades

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support.
• Support pupils with Autism/ASC, SEMH and additional needs.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities and individual learning programmes.
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence.
• Support emotional and sensory regulation.
• Help pupils develop confidence, social skills and independence.
• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Monitor and support pupils’ engagement and progress.
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise pupil wellbeing.

Conocimientos

SEN support

Autism/ASC experience

1:1 & small-group support

Behaviour management

Safeguarding knowledge

DBS Update Service

Descripción del empleo

Contract: Full-time, long-term with potential to become permanent

• Are you an experienced SEN TA who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional learning needs?
• Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEN, including Autism/ASC, SEMH and additional communication or learning needs?
• Are you a patient, resilient and enthusiastic SEN TA looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive specialist school?

TeacherActive is currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN TA to join a specialist school in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, starting ASAP.

The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for children and young people with a range of special educational needs. The successful SEN TA will work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to help pupils access learning, develop their independence and make positive academic, social and emotional progress.

As an SEN TA, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities and your communication style to meet individual pupils’ needs. You will help pupils remain engaged with their learning while providing consistent encouragement and reassurance throughout the school day.

You may also support pupils with emotional regulation, communication, sensory needs and behaviour, using positive and appropriate strategies to create a safe and structured learning environment.

The successful SEN TA will have:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
• Experience with Autism/ASC, SEMH or additional learning needs
• Confidence providing 1:1 and small-group support
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
• The ability to adapt support according to individual needs
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable, resilient and adaptable approach
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
• The right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
• Support pupils with Autism/ASC, SEMH and additional needs
• Assist pupils with classroom activities and individual learning programmes
• Adapt resources and activities to meet individual needs
• Encourage communication, engagement and independence
• Support emotional and sensory regulation
• Help pupils develop confidence, social skills and independence
• Build positive relationships with pupils
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals
• Monitor and support pupils’ engagement and progress
• Maintain a safe, structured and supportive learning environment
• Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise pupil wellbeing

Please note:

• This is a full-time, long-term SEN TA position
• The role is based in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
• There may be an opportunity for the position to become permanent
• Previous SEN, school, care or youth-work experience is highly desirable
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
• Competitive rates of pay
• Support throughout the registration and placement process
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, giving you peace of mind that the correct level of Tax and National Insurance is being paid, with no unexpected administration charges deducted from your hard-earned pay.

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Contact Number: 0207 858 6655

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

SEN TA

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £110 a day Hours: Full-time Location: KT12 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 29 Sept 2026 Closing date: 29 Oct 2026

Summary

Job Title: SEN TA

Location: Walton-on-Thames, Surrey

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, long-term with potential to become permanent