SEN Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; East Grinstead; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount scheme

Job summary

Felbridge Primary School in East Grinstead, on the Surrey/West Sussex border, is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant on a permanent, part-time basis. The role focuses on 1-1 support for a child with additional needs within a good school environment with strong leadership and safeguarding commitments.

You will work closely with teachers, delivering targeted interventions and contributing to pupils’ personal development, wellbeing and inclusive education, backed by a supportive team and Trust

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance.
• Assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.
• Assist with personal care if required.
• Respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs).
• Plan own set tasks within the day and ensure materials and equipment are available.
• Contribute with activity planning as required.
• May need to make records of activities/observations for submission to supervisor.

Job description

* SEN Teaching Assistant# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: East Grinstead, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: TLT3 FTE £24,330.00 Pro-rated £4,780.00Posted: 24th September 2026Start Date: 2nd November 2026Expires: 9th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1575895Start Date: 2nd November 2026* Contract Type:Permanent* Job ID: 1575895* Share :We are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team on a 1-1 basis, supporting a child with additional needs. We offer a strong foundation in a 'Good' school (Ofsted November 2022) which is ready for an exciting future as we prepare our children for the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead. This role is a permanent role.Located on the beautiful borders of Surrey and West Sussex, Felbridge Primary School has a traditional 'village' feel, with excellent transport links to London, Gatwick and the south coast. We encourage you to visit so that you can see for yourself all we have to offer!Felbridge Primary School joined Tandridge Learning Trust from September 2024 and as such, you will have the support of a professional shared services team, enthusiastic and passionate school-based staff and committed local governors, who are all keen to warmly welcome you. As a community, we work together to create a caring, inclusive environment in which pupils can grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.We can offer:Children who love their learning.Highly committed and dedicated staff who want the best for every child in our careA modern school set alongside a beautiful, historic building, with plenty of outdoor space including its own woodland and history aplenty!Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a wholeGood induction and training opportunitiesTrust focus on staff wellbeing and supportStaff discount schemeThe below profile describes the general nature of work performed at this level as set out in the job family. It is not intended to be a detailed list of all duties and responsibilities which may be required. The role will be further defined by annual objectives, which will be developed with the role holder. The Trust reserves the right to review and amend the job families on a regular basis.**Job Purpose**To support the development and education of children in schools.**Key Outputs**To support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children in schools.To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.To assist in meeting the pupils' need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouraging independence at all times.To assist with personal care if required.**Representative Accountabilities****Support Delivery**Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those who have physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff.Use of relevant tools/equipment.Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment.Ensure all well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.May carry out personal care routines as appropriate.Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medical needs).**Planning and Organising**Plan own set tasks within the day.Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required.Maybe required to contribute with activity planning.**Analysis, Reporting and Documentation**May need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions.**Work with others**Respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary.Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures.Liaise with parents, visitors, and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site.**Safeguarding**All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy .*This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school's safeguarding policies.**Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.*### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Felbridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Felbridge Primary SchoolPart of### Tandridge Learning Trust