Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 27 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | PS4 £23,823 – £25,644 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 December 2025 |
| Location: | Redhill, Surrey, RH1 4JJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1521771 |
Summary
The Role
Are you a highly skilled, resilient, and passionate individual ready to become a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant?
We are seeking an exceptional professional to join our dedicated team and provide expert 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex needs, including Autism (ASD) and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH).
At Nutfield Church Primary, we believe that every child deserves a curriculum tailored to their unique world. This is not a general TA role; it is a specialist position for someone who is confident in leading bespoke interventions, managing challenging behaviour with therapeutic approaches, and seamlessly integrating with external professionals where required.Dual Responsibility: Specialist Intervention and Whole-School Support
While the core focus of this role is delivering specialist support to our children with EHCPs and high-level SEN needs, the successful candidate will also be an integral part of the wider school team.We Are Looking For a Specialist Who Will:
• Deliver Bespoke Interventions: Plan and deliver highly tailored learning and therapeutic activities based on EHCP targets for pupils with complex needs.
• Be a Model of Emotional Regulation: Support pupils through emotional crises and challenging behaviours using proactive, de-escalation, and restorative practices (e.g., Team Teach/Positive Behaviour Support training is highly desirable).
• Champion Communication: Utilise and model alternative communication strategies to facilitate engagement and reduce anxiety.
• Build Bridges: Work closely with the SENCO, class teachers, and parents to ensure a consistent, supportive approach across school and home environments.
• Drive Personal Growth: Accurately track and report on pupil progress, contributing expert observations to Annual Reviews and multi-agency meetings.Additional Whole-School Duties
In addition to your specialist duties, and as part of our inclusive approach, this role requires you to:
• Provide General Classroom Support: Offer flexible support to the classroom teacher, including preparing resources, running general literacy/numeracy boosters, and helping to maintain a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Supervise Mid-Day Meals: Participate fully in mid-day supervision duties to ensure the safety and welfare of all pupils during the lunch break period.
What You Will Bring:
Essential Requirements:
• Proven, specialist experience (2+ years) supporting children or young people with complex SEN (e.g., ASD, SEMH, complex medical needs).
• Deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to protecting pupil welfare.
• Exceptional patience, resilience, and a positive, solution-focused approach to challenging situations.Desirable Skills:
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in supporting teaching and learning, or a related field.
• Formal training in areas such as Team Teach, Lego Therapy, Autism awareness, Attachment Theory, or ELSA.
This full-time role involves: Working 28.75 hours per week. 5 days a week, during school term times.
The working day will be from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the School.Due to the immediate need to fill this specialist role, we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Therefore, early application is strongly encouraged.
This full-time role involves: Working 28.75 hours per week. 5 days a week, during school term times.
The working day will be from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm. To arrange a visit to the school or to discuss the role in more detail, please contact the School.Due to the immediate need to fill this specialist role, we will be reviewing applications and interviewing candidates on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Therefore, early application is strongly encouraged.