Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Safeguarding Course

Job summary

Operam Education Group is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Kingston upon Thames. The role focuses on 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs, helping them progress academically and socially in a nurturing environment.

You will work with the class teacher and SENCO to tailor support plans, encouraging inclusive learning and positive behaviours. A DBS check is required and relevant experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting or relevant transferable experience.
• Patience, nurturing approach, and strong relationship-building with children.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to respond calmly to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Support learning, communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapt activities to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Follow pupils' support plans and EHCPs where applicable.
• Encourage positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and support staff.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEN support

1:1 support

Team collaboration

Education

QTS not required

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School

Kingston upon Thames

Long-Term Opportunity | After October Half Term | Full-Time

Role Overview

Are you a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of young learners?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Kingston upon Thames to recruit a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term position starting after October half term.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and wants to play a meaningful role in helping pupils develop academically, socially and emotionally.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs. You will help create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with their learning, communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Adapting activities to meet individual learning needs and abilities.
• Implementing strategies outlined in pupils' support plans and EHCPs, where applicable.
• Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and confidence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other support staff.
• Helping to maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment.

Candidate attributes

• Experienced in supporting children with SEN in a primary school setting, or have relevant transferable experience.
• Patient, nurturing and confident in building positive relationships with children.
• Passionate about inclusive education and helping every pupil succeed.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to respond calmly to individual needs.
• Strong communicators who work well as part of a team.
• Reliable, professional and committed to a long-term opportunity.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or an enthusiastic individual with relevant experience looking to develop your career in education,

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Inclusion

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Requirements

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent