SEN Teaching Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Reigate is looking for an enthusiastic Individual Needs Teaching Assistant to support a Year 2 pupil with individual needs starting September 2025. The role requires relevant experience in supporting children with sensory needs, and involves working closely with teachers to enhance learning outcomes. This contract is expected to commence in September 2025 and extend until July 2026, subject to review.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with social communication and sensory needs.
• Ability to provide positive encouragement and feedback.
• Skill in liaising with teachers and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil under the direction of the Class Teacher.
• Implement the pupil's Individual Support Plan.
• Monitor and adapt learning activities as needed.

Skills

Support for pupils with individual and sensory needs

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Relevant experience and/or training with children with individual needs

Job description

Individual Needs Teaching AssistantReigate St Mary's School is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Individual Needs Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2025. If you have experience in supporting pupils with individual and sensory needs, bring your dedication and positive encouragement to a Year2 classroom, guiding learning, boosting self-esteem, and supporting behaviour and communication.Closing date: Friday 25 July 2025, 9.00amThe role is to support a pupil in Year 2 Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 1.15pm, starting in September 2025.The successful applicant will need to have had relevant experience and/or training with children with individual needs and preferably in supporting pupils with social communication and sensory needs.The role will initially be until July 2026 to be reviewed but it is likely that the contract will be extended for further terms, again subject to ongoing review and the success of the intervention.SPECIFIC DUTIES• To support the pupil under the direction of the Class Teacher and/or SENCO (for specific work programmes).• To carry out any specific duties as outlined in the pupil’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).• To undertake structured and agreed learning activities/ programmes as planned by the Class Teacher/SENCO.• To aid the pupil to learn as effectively as possible both in group situations and on his/her own, in and out of the classroom, for example:- Clarifying and explaining instructions- Ensuring the pupil is able to access equipment and materials provided- Giving positive encouragement, feedback and praise to reinforce and sustain the pupil’s efforts and develop positive self-esteem- Encouraging independence- Assisting in areas of need e.g. speech and language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation, behaviour etc.- Consistently and effectively implementing agreed behaviour management strategies- Monitoring the pupil’s responses to the learning activities and, where appropriate, modify or adapt the activities as agreed with the teacher to achieve the intended learning outcomes- Providing feedback to the pupil in relation to progress and achievement under the guidance of the teacher- Helping make appropriate resources to support the pupil.- Supporting the use of ICT in learning activities- Be aware of, and support, difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop- To support the pupil at break times and lunchtime if required.• Under the direction of the teacher, to carry out and report on systematic observations of pupils to gather evidence of their knowledge, understanding and skills upon which the teacher makes judgements about the pupil’s stage of development.• To provide regular feedback on the pupil’s learning and behaviour to the Class Teacher/SENCO.• To liaise and feedback to the child’s parents as required.• To attend support meetings with staff and parents as appropriate.• To liaise with the Class Teacher, SENCO and other professionals about Individual Support Plans (ISPs), contributing as appropriate.