SEN Teaching Assistant - September Start

Veritas Education Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive team

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in the South West London area from September. You will support children with SEN to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, working with teachers, therapists, and other staff; safeguarding checks including Enhanced DBS; full-time term-time position with ongoing training and a welcoming team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Relevant education, care, support work, youth work, or psychology experience welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them access learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and independence.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and sensory needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

ASD/ADHD experience

Patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Student support

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are recruiting a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive specialist school in the South West London area from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a genuine impact on the lives of pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support students both in and out of the classroom to help them access learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, encouraging confidence and independence.
• Assist with implementing individual learning and behaviour plans.
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and sensory needs.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
• Help create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or other additional needs is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Relevant education, care, support work, youth work, or psychology experience welcomed.

What We Offer

• Full-time, term-time position.
• September start.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• A supportive and welcoming staff team.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
• Competitive pay based on experience.

This role is subject to safeguarding checks, including an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'