Teaching Assistant

Career Teachers UK; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and creative individuals to join as SEN Teaching Assistants. This rewarding role involves working closely with children with special educational needs, helping them thrive and achieve their potential through tailored support. Ideal candidates will possess a strong understanding of additional needs and demonstrate adaptability and motivation. With opportunities to gain valuable experience in various educational settings, this position is perfect for those looking to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners. Join a supportive team dedicated to fostering growth and development in every child.

Benefits

Free CPD

Access to Skills Network

Refer a friend scheme

Recognition programme

Affinity Extra discounts

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people with SEN is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teachers and therapy teams to support children's goals.
• Provide individualized support using sensory approaches and practical activities.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional needs

Communication techniques

Adaptability

Motivation

Initiative

Education

Training in Special Needs or Healthcare

Tools

PECS

Makaton

Manual handling

Hoisting

Job description

Aspiring Psychologists – Graduates – Learning Support

Several SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunities in Sutton

Are you a kind-hearted individual with patience and creativity to succeed as an SEN Teaching Assistant? Working within SEN is rewarding but requires out-of-the-box thinkers who see beyond labels of disability to uncover each child's potential and love for learning.

In schools, you will work with four broad categories of need: communication and interaction, cognition and learning, social, emotional, and mental health difficulties, and sensory and/or physical needs. Education and training in Special Needs or Healthcare are beneficial but not essential.

The SEN Teaching Assistant will collaborate with the class teacher and therapy teams to support each child's progress towards their goals. You will gain experience with mild to severe learning difficulties, communication techniques, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, Autism, and complex medical needs.

SEN Teaching Assistants play a vital role in providing individualised support, which may involve sensory approaches, play, practical activities, or formal methods. Schools aim to prepare young people for adult life in employment, supported living, or social care.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong understanding of supporting pupils with additional needs
• Experience supporting young people with SEN is advantageous
• Training in PECS, Makaton, manual handling, and hoisting (desired but not essential)
• Adaptability, motivation, and initiative

Plus, refer a friend looking for a teaching or support role, and earn £125 for each friend who registers and works for 10 days.

To find similar roles and register for more opportunities, apply now or visit Career Teachers.

At Career Teachers, we comply with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring equal pay and conditions after 12 weeks. Please ask for details.

All rates include 12.07% holiday pay.

Benefits of working with Career Teachers

• Free CPD
• Access to Skills Network
• Refer a friend scheme
• Recognition programme
• Affinity Extra discounts on shops, cafes, cinemas, and wellbeing portals

These benefits are available once you start working with us.

Important Notice

To apply, you must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant visa. Safeguarding, quality, and integrity are our priorities. The application process includes:

• In-person interview
• Reference checks
• Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We aim to respond within three working days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other roles in the future. Career Teachers is a recruitment agency acting on behalf of our client.