SEN Teaching Assistant: Build Confidence & Support Learning

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Epsom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs in Epsom, Surrey. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.15am–4.15pm, on a temp-to-perm basis.

You’ll work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver personalised learning in a nurturing environment. Previous SEN experience isn’t essential as training and development are provided, and UK applicants only (no sponsorship).

Qualifications

• Is genuinely passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build positive relationships.
• Can remain calm, resilient and consistent when situations become challenging.
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Is flexible and willing to adapt their approach around individual student needs.
• Is enthusiastic about learning, developing and building a career within specialist education.
• Is willing to complete relevant induction, mandatory training and further professional development.
• Has previous SEN experience or relevant qualifications – beneficial, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, helping students engage with learning and work towards their individual goals.
• Build positive and trusting relationships that help students feel safe, understood and ready to learn.
• Support teachers to deliver engaging, creative and personalised learning activities.
• Encourage students to develop greater confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm and consistent support to promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Help plan and deliver individualised activities and support strategies that encourage student progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent support.
• Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Job description

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs in Epsom, Surrey. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.15am–4.15pm, on a temp-to-perm basis.

You’ll work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to deliver personalised learning in a nurturing environment. Previous SEN experience isn’t essential as training and development are provided, and UK applicants only (no sponsorship).