Student Engagement Assistant

Ortus Recruitment; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

REC Corporate Member

Supportive school placements

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Ortus Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Student Engagement Assistant for a full-time role in Upper Sydenham. You will support teachers, engage students, and help create an enriching learning environment while focusing on those with special educational needs.

The role involves 1:1 and small-group work, classroom setup, and administration support. Immediate start offered, with Monday–Friday hours (8:30am–4pm) and PAYE rates of £93–£110.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working 1:1 or in groups with children.

Responsibilities

• Aid teachers in using creativity to maximise learning and development.
• Provide individualised support for SEN students throughout the school day.
• Support planning class activities and creating an engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

1:1 support

Group work

Job description

Student Engagement Assistant | Full-time Monday to Friday (8:30am-4pm) | Upper Sydenham | £93 - £110 PAYE | Immediate Start

Are you an enthusiastic, creative and passionate individual ready to work in one of our partnered primary schools that value the personal and academic development of their students?

Ortus recruitment are looking for a Student Engagement Assistant to support the head teacher and the children in the classroom, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities. If you are interested in this position, then please read on.

About the Role:

• As a Student Engagement Assistant, you will aid the teachers in using their creativity to maximise students' learning and development while tailoring instruction to their individual requirements.


• As a special education needs teaching assistant, you will work with a variety of students, particularly one‑on‑one sessions with SEN students, providing them with individualised support and assistance throughout the school day.


• For a teaching assistant who wants to pursue a career in education and is driven to encourage learning in students with a variety of complicated needs, this is an excellent opportunity. We employ our candidates at a school with a strong safeguarding culture where students are respected and heard, and your work will be both hard and rewarding in equal measure.

We are seeking a Student Engagement Assistant who can work with both individual and small groups of children, set up classrooms and resources, and maintain good relationships with students. In addition to providing teachers with classroom/admin support, teaching assistants have the chance to help with planning class activities and creating an engaging learning environment.

Previous experience working with SEN children is desired!

Requirements:

• Previous experience working 1:1 or in groups with children.


• Previous experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities


• A genuine desire and passion for working with children.


• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to different environments and difficult behaviours.


• Good interpersonal communication skills and the ability to create relationships with teachers, children and parents.


• Sensitivity, patience, empathy and problem-solving skills when it comes to handling difficult situations.

Why work with Ortus recruitment:

• REC Corporate Member that strives to ensure every candidate is given the best chance of success through good recruitment and communication.


• A supportive and positive placement in schools with kind and welcoming staff.


• Opportunities for professional growth and development.


• The opportunity to help children from all kinds of backgrounds.

JOB CATEGORY

Student Engagement Assistant

LOCATION

Upper Sydenham

SALARY

£93 - £110 PAYE

JOB TYPE

Full‑time, Long‑term (Monday - Friday 8:30am-4pm)

START

Immediate start