Sen Teaching Assistant

Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants Needed – Esher

Esher | Specialist Primary SEN Setting Monday–Friday | 8:45am–3:15pm | Full-Time

We’re looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist primary setting in Esher, supporting pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Autism and complex additional needs.

The Role

Full-time, Monday–Friday, long-term opportunity

Support primary-aged pupils with SLD, Autism and complex needs

Provide 1:1 and small-group support

Support pupils with communication, learning and sensory needs

Assist with personal care where required

Encourage independence, engagement and positive behaviour

Adapt support to meet individual pupil needs

Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team

We’re Looking For

Confident SEN experience is essential

Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning difficulties

Comfortable supporting with personal care

Understanding of communication and sensory needs

Calm, patient and resilient approach

Confident building positive relationships with pupils

Full-time availability

The school also provides specialist training around Autism, sensory regulation, PDA, masking and supporting autistic learners.

If you have solid SEN experience and are confident supporting pupils with complex needs, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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