SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Luton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Luton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational setting. This role focuses on developing learning, social and emotional skills, with 1:1 and small group support.

Experience with SEN is essential, including ASD, and a patient, nurturing approach. You will work closely with teachers to create an inclusive, safe learning environment and adapt activities to meet individual needs.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working with children with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and other additional needs.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Confident providing individualised and 1:1 support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored classroom and 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD experience

1:1 support

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistantrfole in Luton

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in education?

A specialist educational setting in Luton is seeking a dedicated, patient and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to support primary aged pupils with additional needs.

The setting provides a supportive and structured learning environment, focusing on meeting individual needs and helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous SEN experience who is passionate about making a positive difference to children's lives.

Previous experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant in Luton

• Provide tailored classroom and 1:1 support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with their learning, communication and emotional development.
• Help create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff.
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.

The Ideal Candidate

• Essential: Previous experience working with children with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with ASD and other additional needs.
• A patient, calm and nurturing approach.
• Confident providing individualised and 1:1 support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable, flexible and proactive.

Role Details

• Location: Luton
• Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Hours: Full-time
• Duration: Until Christmas

If you have previous SEN experience and are passionate about supporting children with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.