Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Ottershaw; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

September start

Full-time role

Permanent potential

Competitive pay

Consultant support

Welcoming school team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Addlestone. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of additional needs throughout the school day.

Role requires patience, resilience and a proactive approach, with strong communication and teamwork. Immediate and September start dates are available, with long-term arrangements and potential permanency.

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN setting is essential.
• Experience supporting children with diverse additional needs.
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Team Teach training is beneficial but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and social development.
• Support learning and EHCP targets with adaptations as needed.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the SEN team.
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Behaviour management

Team Teach (beneficial)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School

Addlestone Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm | Full-Time Immediate & September Starts Available

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference?

We're working with a friendly and supportive specialist SEN school in Addlestone, looking for passionate Teaching Assistants to join their team. You'll support pupils with a range of additional needs in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support throughout the school day
• Support pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence, confidence and social development
• Support individual learning and EHCP targets
• Adapt activities and provide practical support based on pupils' needs
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team
• Help create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in an SEN school or similar setting is essential
• Experience supporting children with a range of additional needs
• Patient, resilient and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Team Teach training is beneficial but not essential
• Genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN

What You'll Receive

• Immediate and September start dates available
• Full-time, long-term opportunities with potential for permanent positions
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to join a welcoming and experienced school team

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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