SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, dedicated, and experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term role with the potential to become permanent?

An amazing client SEND School in Epsom is looking for an energetic and experienced individual to join their team! The school is looking for a committed individual to join them on a long-term basis, with genuine potential for a permanent contract for the right candidate. Both full-time and part-time applications will be considered for the ideal fit.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant at this exceptional school, you will play a pivotal role in supporting pupils with a diverse range of special educational needs (SEN). You will work closely with class teachers, therapists, and other professionals to create a nurturing, inclusive, and highly effective learning environment. Your focus will be on facilitating each student's academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Providing tailored one-to-one or small group support to pupils with a variety of complex special educational needs.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of differentiated learning activities, adapting strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• Utilising and supporting specialist communication strategies.
• Implementing positive behaviour support strategies and de-escalation techniques, fostering emotional regulation and social skills.
• Monitoring, observing, and accurately recording pupil progress, achievements, and challenges, reporting effectively to the class teacher and multi-disciplinary team.
• Contributing to the creation and maintenance of a stimulating, safe, and supportive classroom environment.
• Assisting with the preparation and organisation of specialist learning resources and equipment.

Requirements:

• Significant and demonstrable experience working as a Teaching Assistant, specifically within a SEND school or with pupils with complex special educational needs.
• A deep understanding of diverse SEND conditions and evidence-based strategies for supporting pupil learning and development.
• Experience with various communication methods and assistive technologies relevant to SEND.
• Exceptional patience, empathy, resilience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs.
• Strong ability to build rapport and trust with vulnerable pupils.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to challenges.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one through us.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.