SEN Teaching Assistant

Simply Education Ltd; Haverhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support a pupil in the Haverhill area. The role offers daily pay of £100–£125 and starts ASAP, with a placement in a local school.

You will work with teachers and SEN staff to provide consistent classroom support, including one-to-one and small-group help, assisting with learning activities and social interaction, and helping pupils stay engaged throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant would be ideal, though experience from education, care, youth work or other support settings is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils.
• Help pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities.
• Break tasks into smaller, achievable steps to aid learning.
• Support communication and social interaction.
• Encourage confidence and greater independence.
• Follow individual support and behaviour strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers and SEN staff to support learning.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Travel to Haverhill

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Haverhill

£100 - £125 | Haverhill, Suffolk | Start ASAP

For the right pupil, having one consistent adult in their corner can completely change how their school day feels.

We're looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work with a school in the Haverhill area, supporting pupils who need additional help to access learning, manage the school day and build confidence in the classroom.

What will you be doing?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teachers and other support staff to provide consistent classroom support.

Depending on the pupils you're working with, your day may involve:

• Providing one-to-one and small-group support
• Helping pupils engage with lessons and classroom activities
• Breaking tasks into smaller, achievable steps
• Supporting communication and social interaction
• Encouraging confidence and greater independence
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and remain engaged
• Following individual support and behaviour strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other education professionals

There will be days when progress is obvious and others when it might simply mean a pupil staying engaged for a little longer, completing something they previously avoided or feeling comfortable enough to ask for help.

Those smaller wins matter.

Who are we looking for?

Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant would be ideal, although we're also interested in candidates with relevant experience from education, care, youth work or other support settings.

We're particularly looking for someone who is:

• Patient and approachable
• Reliable and consistent
• Able to build appropriate relationships with pupils
• Comfortable supporting a range of learning needs
• Calm when faced with challenging situations
• Happy working closely with teachers and support staff
• Able to travel to Haverhill

The details

• Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Haverhill
• Pay: £100-£125 per day
• Start: ASAP

You’ll be supported by Jack at Simply Education, who works with education professionals and schools across Haverhill and Suffolk.

Jack will speak with you about your previous SEN experience, the type of support you're comfortable providing and the school environments that suit you best.