Details:
- Salary: £97.82 - 110 - Day
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Kingston upon Thames Greater London
- Date: 17 hours ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Hours: Monday – Friday, Full-Time, Term-Time Only
Location: Kingston
Start Date: ASAP
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About the Role
We are looking for a caring and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Kingston.
You will support pupils with a range of special educational needs and learning difficulties, helping them access learning, develop communication and social skills, and build greater confidence and independence.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small-group SEN support
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Support differentiated and personalised learning activities
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Assist with communication and social development
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Promote confidence, independence and engagement
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Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation
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Follow individual EHCP targets and support plans
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Assist with personal care where required
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Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
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Patient, caring and adaptable approach
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Confidence supporting pupils with additional or complex needs
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Strong communication and teamwork skills
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Comfortable supporting personal care where required
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
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Right to Work in the UK
Desirable:
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Previous experience within a specialist SEN school
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Experience supporting ASD, MLD, SLD or PMLD
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Knowledge of Makaton, PECS, AAC or sensory approaches
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Manual handling / moving and handling experience
What This Role Offers
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ASAP start
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Full-time, Monday – Friday position
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Specialist SEN school environment
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Supportive and experienced SEN team
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Opportunity to develop specialist SEN experience
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Long-term opportunity with potential for permanent work