Senior Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (1:1 & Small Groups)

OFG Education; Epsom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Job summary

Ashley Park School in Epsom seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. You will provide 1:1, small-group and classroom assistance, helping learners engage and reach their personal goals in a nurturing environment.

No prior SEN experience required, but valuable; training and support will be provided. You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to promote learning, wellbeing and inclusive education for every student.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and able to build relationships.
• Calm, resilient and able to stay positive in challenging situations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and willing to adapt approaches to individual students.
• Enthusiastic about learning and developing in specialist education.
• Willing to undertake induction and mandatory training.
• SEN experience or related qualifications is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support to help students engage with learning and reach personal goals.
• Build positive relationships to create a safe and welcoming learning environment.
• Support teachers with engaging, creative, personalised learning activities.
• Encourage development of confidence, independence, communication and social skills.
• Provide calm, consistent support to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Assist in planning and delivering individualised activities and strategies.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide cohesive support.
• Help maintain an inclusive environment where every student can succeed.

Skills

Patience

Strong communication

Team player

Adaptability

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable)

Job description

Ashley Park School in Epsom seeks a caring Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs. You will provide 1:1, small-group and classroom assistance, helping learners engage and reach their personal goals in a nurturing environment.

No prior SEN experience required, but valuable; training and support will be provided. You will work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to promote learning, wellbeing and inclusive education for every student.