TEACHING ASSISTANT

Abbey Primary School; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Tadworth is seeking an inspiring SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support for pupils with additional needs in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will assist in learning interventions and promote academic growth. This is a fixed-term contract until August 2026, offering a professional development program and a caring atmosphere for both staff and students.

Benefits

Comprehensive professional development program

Discounted Benenden Healthcare

Salary Sacrifice schemes for Electric Cars and Cycle to work

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Inspirational and enthusiastic approach to teaching.
• Energy and commitment to support SEND pupils.
• Experience particularly with ASD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and encouragement for SEND pupils.
• Facilitate small group interventions for learning.
• Create a safe and caring environment for development.

Skills

Experience with pupils with additional needs

Skills in running small group interventions

Support for EAL children

Job description

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We are looking to recruit an inspiring and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school. The successful candidate will have the energy and commitment to provide our SEND pupils with support and encouragement to learn and to develop academically and holistically in a secure, caring atmosphere. Previous experience of working with pupils with additional needs particularly ASD, running small group interventions, and supporting EAL children will be desirable. This role will be on a fixed term contract until 31st August 2026.

Abbey Primary school can offer the successful candidate a supportive, professional environment that will provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills further. You will be joining a friendly and welcoming environment with a clear focus on providing excellent teaching and learning to every pupil to reach their full potential.

We can offer you

• A comprehensive programme of professional development
• The opportunity to work with colleagues who have a passion to inspire pupils.
• Well established behaviour management systems, pupils feel valued and supported and able to learn.
• Opportunity to take advantage of Benenden Healthcare at a discounted rate
• Salary Sacrifice schemes for : Electric Cars and Cycle to work

Long service awards

• A 24 / 7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas

Safeguarding Statement

The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. Note the Trust will complete an online check on shortlisted candidates, as recommended in KCIES 2022, the successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.