SEN Teaching Assistant: Support & Growth in Esher

Academics; Claygate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Esher, Surrey. You will support pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH, MLD and autism, assisting the class teacher and delivering 1:1 or small-group support.

You will follow safeguarding guidelines, communicate effectively with staff and families, and attend staff meetings and CPD. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only, with a daily rate of 93–105 GBP, dependent on qualifications and

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher with the learning experience
• Provide dedicated support to pupils with learning, physical, sensory, or behavioural challenges
• Ability to build trusted and effective relationships with the pupils
• Willing to do 1:1 and small group support and work with pupils
• Follow the safeguarding guidelines and implement them in the classroom
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a good listener with a compassionate and caring approach
• Needs to attend staff meetings and complete relevant CPD
• Able to commute to Esher

Job description

Academics is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Esher, Surrey. You will support pupils aged 7-17 with SEMH, MLD and autism, assisting the class teacher and delivering 1:1 or small-group support.

You will follow safeguarding guidelines, communicate effectively with staff and families, and attend staff meetings and CPD. The role runs Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 15:30, term time only, with a daily rate of 93–105 GBP, dependent on qualifications and