Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job Type: 8:30am - 4pm

Location: Kingston Upon Thames

Salary: £96-£105

The Role: Special Needs Teaching Assistant –Kingston Upon Thames  

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with a range of learning, emotional, and behavioural needs. Your role will be vital in helping children access the curriculum, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

A Special Needs Teaching Assistant will be expected to:

• Provide one-on-one assistance to students with special educational needs including Autism, ADHD, Challenging behaviour
• Report concerns to the teacher or SENCO
• Adapt teaching materials and methods to suit individual learning styles and abilities
• Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide emotional support and encourage social interaction.
• Lead Comprehension and phonics interventions with groups of SEND students
• Observe and record progress, challenges, and achievements.
• Encourage independence and build student confidence

Qualifications and requirements – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Kingston Upon Thames

• Experience in a similar role/ Leading Interventions
• Experience working with SEND needs
• Enhanced DBS is required
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits – Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Kingston Upon Thames

In return, the school can offer the successful Special Needs Teaching Assistant the following:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of education
• Training courses provided

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Kingston Upon Thames