SEN Teaching Assistant

Newstead Wood School; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in London is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Staff member to assist students with learning needs in the classroom and across the school site. This role involves supporting teachers and helping students develop their academic and social skills, requiring excellent communication and organisational abilities. The ideal candidate will have a compassionate approach and the ability to engage positively with students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students' learning and achievement in a school environment.
• Experience with students having Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning needs in the classroom and during small group sessions.
• Provide assistance to teachers for planning and delivering learning opportunities.
• Use specialist skills to help students progress in their personal and social development.

Skills

Time Management

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

A Level (or equivalent)

GCSE English and Mathematics

Job description

Salary

United Learning Enhanced Pay Scale

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

London

Job category/type

Learning Support, Support Staff

Date posted

02/06/2025

Job reference

REQ003469

Job Purpose: To support students with learning needs in the classroom, within small groups or on a one-to-one basis, and to ensure access and safe movement around our school site. Some personal care support outside of lessons may be required and so a background or experience of personal care of young people is desirable.
General Duties: All duties associated with this role require the highest standards of professionalism at all times in terms of manner, conduct and confidentiality. This role also demands high levels of literacy as all written communication must be in Standard English.
Main Responsibilities

• To work under the direction and guidance of the SENCO to remove barriers to learning for an individual's/group, in or out of the classroom

• To support access to learning for students within the classroom, under the direction of teaching staff.

• To support safe travel around the site and to ensure personal needs are met.

Support for Students

• To use specialist skills/training/experience to support students to make progress in their learning and in their personal and social development.

• To establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

• To support classroom learning of individual students/small groups.

• To support the social and emotional wellbeing of students.

Support for Teachers

• To use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support students to make progress and achieve their full potential

• To assist with planning and delivery of learning opportunities and intervention sessions

• To monitor students’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed by SENCO

• To provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on students’ achievement, progress and barriers to learning.

• To support students to catch up learning following any absence.

Support for departments

• Undertake structured and agreed learning and administrative duties.

• Support the development of personalisation for SEND students to support progress and engagement.

• Support the SENCO with the specific administrative processes relating to named students.

Support for the school

• To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to the SEND code of practice, Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

• To contribute to the overall ethos of the school.

• Participate in training, professional learning opportunities and performance development as required.

Qualifications

• A Level (or equivalent).

• GCSE English and Mathematics.

Experience

• Experience of supporting students’ learning and achievement in a school or similar environment.

• Experience of supporting students with SEND.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised with excellent time management skills.

• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Compassionate and empathetic.

• Ability to be flexible and responsive to changing situations both in school and the wider community involving students’ needs and provision.

• Demonstrate reflective personal characteristics and be able to continually seek positive outcomes for students with SEND.

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with all SEND students, families and the professionals who support them.