SEN Teaching Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Mayfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

Life cover

Ill health cover

Free counselling service

Free eye tests

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Term-time working

Professional development

Job summary

Oasis Academy Mayfield in the United Kingdom is seeking a SEN teaching assistant to support class teachers with pupils who have special educational needs. The role covers planning and delivering lessons, whole-class and one-to-one support, resource preparation and pastoral care.

The post is term-time, 33.5 hours per week, starting 15 September 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the successful candidate will contribute to pupil progress and inclusive education.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Maths.
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, whole-class and individual.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities.
• Support pupils pastorally.
• Contribute to evaluating pupil progress.
• Give feedback to the class teacher so pupils' learning needs are met.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Pupil-centred support

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

This SEN teaching assistant post at Oasis Academy Mayfield supports class teachers, with a focus on pupils with special educational needs. The work covers planning and delivering lessons, whole-class and one-to-one support, preparing resources and pastoral care, plus feeding back on pupil progress. It is a term-time role of 33.5 hours a week, starting 15 September 2026. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Assist with planning, preparation and delivery of lessons, whole-class and individual
• Prepare resources to support learning activities
• Support pupils pastorally
• Contribute to evaluating pupil progress
• Give feedback to the class teacher so pupils' learning needs are met

What’s required

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths

Experience

• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision

Skills & knowledge

• Good written and verbal communication, working alongside teaching staff
• Empathy and understanding of pupils' needs
• Building good relationships with children and adults
• High behaviour expectations and challenging without confrontation
• Understanding of pupils' personal and academic needs, treating them with respect
• Empowering children to access the curriculum and reach their potential

Nice to have

• Teaching Assistant qualification

What’s offered

• Defined benefit pension scheme including life cover and ill health cover
• Free counselling service
• Free eye tests
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan (
• Term-time working
• Professional development, training and career progression opportunities