SEN Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Waverley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Performance bonus

Free lunches

Free parking

Minibus shuttle

Life assurance

Medical plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Awards-ready SEN Teaching Assistant role with Allscreens Nationwide Ltd involves supporting autistic children in a remote school location, focusing on 1:1 and small-group sessions. You will use evidence-based teaching techniques to tailor sessions, foster social skills, and accelerate learning.

Term-time only with structured hours and a joining bonus. Key responsibilities include planning lessons, maintaining a calm environment, aiding pupils with daily needs, and pursuing funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or individuals with autism in similar roles.
• Resilience and flexibility in dynamic learning environments.
• Committed, proactive approach.
• Own transport due to school's location.
• Permanent right to work in the UK (no sponsorship).
• Willingness to undergo Enhanced DBS check.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4) or equivalent.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead lessons to support students' social and emotional growth while meeting academic goals.
• Use structured techniques to create a calm, supportive learning environment.
• Assist with pupils' daily needs, including personal care, breaks and trips.
• Pursue continuous training and fully funded qualifications.

Skills

Resilience

Flexibility

Proactive attitude

Own transport

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4)

Early Years qualification (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £23,000 per annum (pro rata, based on 36.75 hours per week, term-time only)

Location: Remote school location (own transport required)

The Role

Are you looking to make a genuine, measurable difference in the lives of autistic children while fast-tracking your own professional career?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work in small classes on a 1:1 or small-group basis. Using positive reinforcement and structured, evidence-based teaching techniques, you will design and deliver tailored sessions that help pupils reach their full potential, build social skills, and accelerate their learning.

Working Hours

Full-Time: 36.75 hours per week

• Tuesday: 08:45 - 17:30
• Friday: 08:45 - 16:30

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and lead lessons to support students' social and emotional growth while helping pupils achieve standard academic goals.
• Use structured techniques to help students thrive while maintaining a calm, supportive atmosphere.
• Assist with pupils' daily needs, including personal care, break times, and educational trips, as part of a collaborative team.
• Advance your personal development through continuous training and fully funded qualifications.

Key Requirements

• Relevant prior experience working with children or individuals with autism or additional needs within similar roles.
• Resilience and flexibility when working in a dynamic environment with learners who have autism and diverse support needs.
• A committed, dedicated approach with a strong proactive attitude.
• Ability to provide your own transport due to the school's location.
• Permanent right to work in the UK (we operate a strict no-sponsorship policy).
• Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check.
• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths. An Early Years qualification is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Rapidly advance your career through fully funded learning, including structured ongoing training in autism support and behavioural analysis.
• Joining bonus of £1,000 plus a performance-related bonus scheme.
• Term-time working only, with all bank holidays off.
• Comprehensive life assurance, medical cash plan, and 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Free hot lunches during term time, free on-site parking, and a minibus shuttle service.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.