SEN Teaching Assistant - HB -5

Starfyn Recruitment; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfyn Education in Kingston is seeking a dedicated SEND Learning Support Assistant to help pupils with ASD, PMLD and SLD. You will work closely with teachers to create tailored learning plans and provide both 1-on-1 and small group support to students in need.

The role requires SEN experience, solid English and Maths education levels, and a proactive, independent approach. Training on safeguarding and medical tasks will be provided by the school.

Qualifications

• Experience working closely with children and young people.
• SEN experience in professional or family environments.
• Good education certification levels in English and Maths.
• A confident and independent individual.
• Willingness to learn and make a difference within the SEN community.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the teachers and offer support for SEN individuals.
• Create learning plans for lessons and plan according to different pupils needs.
• Provide 1-on-1 small support groups when needed.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
• Always follow the safeguarding policies.
• Actively taking part in team meetings.
• Supporting individual needs, when required, including assisting with a wide range of medical and often, personal care tasks which may include feeding, changing and manual handling (training will be provided by the school).

Skills

SEN experience

Experience with children

Independent worker

Education

English & Maths education certificates

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD | PMLD | SLD

Kingston

Starfyn Education are looking for an energetic and flexible individual who join the Starfyn Family in a long-term, full-time role teaching assistant role!

Are you calm, caring and passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive?

We’re recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) across a range of outstanding specialist schools.

These roles are ideal for people with experience in:

• Personal care and sensory needs
• Supporting non-verbal students or alternative communication (PECS, Makaton)
• Behaviour regulation and emotional support
• Helping students build life skills and independence

The Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant

Days Required: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (Fulltime)

Pay: £90 - £95 per day

Location: Kingston

Type: Agency (Either Temporary to Permanent or Ongoing Contract)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working closely with children and young people.
• SEN experience – This can be through professional or family environments.
• Good education certification levels in English and Maths.
• A confident and independent individual.
• Willingness to learn and make a difference within the SEN community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the teachers and offer support for SEN individuals.
• Create learning plans for lessons and plan according to different pupils needs.
• Provide 1-on-1 small support groups when needed.
• Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
• Always follow the safeguarding policies.
• Actively taking part in team meetings.
• Supporting individual needs, when required, including assisting with a wide range of medical and often, personal care tasks which may include feeding, changing and manual handling (training will be provided by the school).