SEND Teaching Assistant: Empower Autistic Students to Thrive

Bangkok Patana School; Epsom; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts

Job summary

Ashley Park School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. You will work 1:1, in small groups, and within a classroom setting to help learners thrive and access personalised learning.

This role emphasizes building strong relationships, promoting confidence and social development, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver targeted support.

Qualifications

• Supporting students on a 1:1, small-group and classroom basis.
• Building positive, trusted relationships that help students feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and support.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, communication and social development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through calm, consistent support.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student can succeed.
• Is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people.
• Is patient, compassionate and able to build strong relationships.
• Remains calm, resilient and adaptable in different situations.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.
• Is keen to learn, develop and build a meaningful career.
• Has experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals, or transferable skills from a people-focused role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1, small-group and classroom basis.
• Building positive, trusted relationships that help students feel safe, engaged and ready to learn.
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver personalised learning and support.
• Encouraging confidence, independence, communication and social development.
• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing through calm, consistent support.
• Helping create a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every student can succeed.

Job description

Ashley Park School, part of OFG Education, is seeking a caring and proactive Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. You will work 1:1, in small groups, and within a classroom setting to help learners thrive and access personalised learning.

This role emphasizes building strong relationships, promoting confidence and social development, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to deliver targeted support.