SEN Teaching Assistant

Eteach International; Tandridge; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Tandridge Learning Trust is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant for Hamsey Green Primary School in Warlingham, Surrey. This fixed-term, term-time role supports a class teacher and delivers 1-1 or group interventions to aid pupil development.

The post requires safeguarding compliance, flexibility to assist with personal care if needed, and active participation in school events. DBS checks are part of safer recruitment procedures. Exempt from the Rehabilitation Act.

Qualifications

• To support development and education of children in schools.
• Assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teaching materials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.
• Support pupils' well-being, behaviour and personal development; may assist with personal care if required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver 1-1 and/or group support/intervention and monitor pupil performance.
• Assist with planning and organising learning materials and activities.
• Ensure well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.
• Liaise with parents and attend school events as required.
• Report safeguarding concerns following procedures.

Skills

1-1 support

Group support

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

* SEN Teaching AssistantNEW# SEN Teaching AssistantEmployerLocation: Warlingham, SurreyContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Part Time, Term TimeContract Length: 38Salary: TLT3 £16,995.00 pro rated (£24,330 FTE)Posted: 2nd October 2026Start Date: 2nd November 2026Expires: 9th October 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 2nd November 2026Job ID: 1577474Start Date: 2nd November 2026* Contract Type:Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 38* Job ID: 1577474* Share :Job Purpose:To support the development and education of children in schoolsKey Outputs:To support the class teacher with their responsibility for the development and education of children inschools.To assist an individual teacher, or teachers, in delivering and evaluating programmes and adapting teachingmaterials to suit the particular requirements of individual pupils and groups.To assist in meeting the pupils' need for encouragement, reassurance and comfort while encouragingindependence at all times. To assist with personal care if required.Representative AccountabilitiesSupport Delivery- Deliver 1-1 and/or group support / intervention and monitor pupil performance, including those whohave physical, emotional or educational needs, under the direction of senior staff.- Use of relevant tools/equipment.- Carry out routine tasks to organise and maintain the learning environment.- Ensure all well-being, behaviour and personal development of pupils.- May carry out personal care routines as appropriate.- Maybe required to respond to pupils' needs in routine, pre-agreed tasks (including routine medicalneeds). To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents' Evenings, meetings and events asspecified in the school's annual calendar.Planning and Organising:- Plan own set tasks within the day.- Ensure materials and equipment are available as and when required.- Maybe required to contribute with activity planning.Analysis, Reporting and Documentation- May need to make records of activities/observations for further submission to supervisor as per instructions.Work with others:- Respond to individual needs and/or answer simple queries politely and ask for assistance where necessary.- Report any concerns, problems or incidents, e.g. safeguarding, behaviour, breakdowns, and deficiencies, in accordance with relevant reporting procedures.- Liaise with parents, visitors, and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the site.Safeguarding:- All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection PolicyDuties for all:All support staff are expected to undertake other reasonable duties in support of and to contribute to thesmooth operations of our schools. For example, this may include exam invigilation, accompanying school trips,first aid duties etc.Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.Health, Safety & Welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.The Core National Standards for Supporting Teaching & Learning: To understand and carry out role in line with agreed standards, expectations & qualifications. Contribute to and influence children's learning and personal development.To have regard to and comply with safeguarding policy and procedures.*This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice's guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.**We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school's safeguarding policies.*Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Tandridge Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check### Hamsey Green Primary SchoolPart of### Tandridge Learning Trust