SEN Teaching Assistant
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About the Role
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – Special Needs School
Location: Sutton
Hours: Full-Time / Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £85 - £95 per day PAYE (Pay As You Earn)
Our Special School is a vibrant, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment for children and young people with a range of complex learning needs, including ASD, SEMH, and communication difficulties. We are proud to support a school where there they provide a place where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential—and now, we're looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team.
What you'll do:
- Support pupils with special educational needs in and out of the classroom
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to deliver personalised learning
- Help create a safe, engaging and inclusive learning environment
- Foster positive relationships and encourage social, emotional, and academic growth
- Provide 1:1 or small group support tailored to individual needs
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for supporting children with SEN, particularly Autism
- Is patient, resilient, and a great team player
- Can communicate clearly and calmly with children and adults alike
- Has experience working in a special school or SEN setting (desirable but not essential) but experience with Autism
- Is ready to make a real difference in children’s lives every day
In return, our school offers:
- A supportive and experienced staff team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A caring, child-centred environment
- The chance to be part of a school that truly values its staff and students
Our Special School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
How to apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Jamie at Jamie@psinclusion.co.uk or visit our website at Parker Smith Inclusion for more details.
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – Special Needs School