SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School Walton-on-Thames Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm | Full-Time September Start Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding new opportunity this September? A specialist SEN school in Walton-on-Thames is expanding with the launch of its brand-new Primary provision, alongside its existing Secondary school. They're looking for passionate and experienced Teaching Assistants to join their growing team and support pupils with a range of additional needs across both settings. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school during a period of growth, helping to create an inclusive environment where every child can succeed. The Role: • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs. • Support students in accessing learning and achieving personalised learning targets. • Encourage communication, independence and positive behaviour. • Build positive relationships that promote confidence, wellbeing and engagement. • Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider SEN team. • Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment. What We're Looking For: • Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant in a school is essential. • Experience supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs. • A patient, resilient and proactive approach. • Strong communication and teamwork skills. • Training such as Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Thrive or Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is desirable but not essential. • A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN. What We Offer: • Full-time, long-term role starting in September. • Competitive weekly pay. • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. • Opportunity to join an expanding specialist SEN school with excellent career development. • Potential for a permanent position. If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference and be part of an exciting new chapter for this growing school, apply today! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.