SEN Teaching Assistant

Ethos Education; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Weybridge is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. In this full-time role, you will provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs, adapting learning materials and fostering a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN settings or be graduates interested in education or child psychology. Start date is January 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt learning materials and activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build confidence in pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a range of additional needs.
• Help adapt learning materials to individual pupils.
• Contribute to a calm and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Prior experience in a school or SEN setting

Ability to support children with Autistic spectrum disorder

Strong communication skills

Positive relationship building

Job description

A welcoming mainstream primary school in Weybridge is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team and support pupils with special educational needs. You’ll be working closely with class teachers and the school’s SEN team to provide tailored, in‑class and 1:1 support, ensuring that every learner is valued, included, and given the opportunity to succeed.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and strong team culture. Staff work together with a clear mission: to ensure every child is supported, challenged, and able to reach its full potential.

In this role, you will:

• Support children with a range of additional needs, including Autism, speech and language difficulties, and social‑emotional needs
• Help adapt learning materials and activities to suit individual pupils
• Foster confidence and independence through positive relationships and consistent encouragement
• Contribute to a calm, focused, and engaging learning environment

This is a great opportunity for someone with prior experience in a school or SEN setting, or a graduate considering a future in education or child psychology.

Apply now to be considered for this full‑time SEN Teaching Assistant job starting in January 2026.