Sen Teaching Assistant
Listed on 2026-09-28
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
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 RoleFull-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
- 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.
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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