SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Walton-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Walton-on-Thames is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to provide high-quality 1:1 SEN support for pupils, helping them access learning inside and outside the classroom.

You will also deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication and social development, supporting children with Autism, ADHD and SEMH needs. This full-time, term-time role starts September 2026 with pay £92-£105 per day depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN in primary school or similar setting.
• Knowledge of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other learning needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 SEN support for pupils, enabling access to learning in and out of the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions in literacy, numeracy, communication and social development.
• Support pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs.
• Foster positive relationships to support social, emotional and academic development.

Job description

Role Details

Location: Walton-on-Thames

Start Date: September 2026

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Pay: £92-£105 per day (dependent on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality 1:1 support for pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning both inside and outside the classroom.
• Deliver targeted small-group interventions focused on literacy, numeracy, communication, and social development.
• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH needs, and moderate learning difficulties.
• Foster positive relationships with pupils, helping them develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have previous experience supporting children with SEN within a primary school, specialist provision, nursery, or similar educational setting.
• Have knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs, or other additional learning needs.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.

Why Join This School?

• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to gain valuable SEN experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the educational journey of children with additional needs.
• Convenient location with excellent public transport links.

Academics is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, and all other safer recruitment and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance. We have obtained authority from the client to advertise this position.

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