SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | PS3 (£24,330 FTE) £15,097 pro-rata starting salary |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1538876 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.40 am to 3.10 pm - 26.65 hours per week
38 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract: Temporary
Salary PS3 (£24,330 FTE) Pro-rata starting salary £15,097Fetcham Village Infant School is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis. Working across year groups, you will provide tailored 1:1 support to children with a range of needs, playing a key role in their learning, wellbeing and development. You will carry out targeted interventions with a focus on social and emotional development, mental health, speech and language (SALT) and Active Listening for Learning. In addition to classroom-based support, you will assist children with physical activities and supervise outdoor play, helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment throughout the school day. At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. Early reading through phonics, storytimes and rich vocabulary is the cornerstone of our curriculum. Our outdoors is the starting point for many adventures. We are a thriving and busy school! We are looking for someone who: ● Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting
● Is patient, empathetic and calm under pressure
● Can build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
● Is a good team player who can also work on their own initiativeWe can offer you: ● A happy vibrant and friendly school team
● Delightful, friendly, hardworking children
● Supportive colleagues
● Training and support to help you developIf this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026 at 9.00 am Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
38 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract: Temporary
Salary PS3 (£24,330 FTE) Pro-rata starting salary £15,097Fetcham Village Infant School is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team on a temporary basis. Working across year groups, you will provide tailored 1:1 support to children with a range of needs, playing a key role in their learning, wellbeing and development. You will carry out targeted interventions with a focus on social and emotional development, mental health, speech and language (SALT) and Active Listening for Learning. In addition to classroom-based support, you will assist children with physical activities and supervise outdoor play, helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment throughout the school day. At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. Early reading through phonics, storytimes and rich vocabulary is the cornerstone of our curriculum. Our outdoors is the starting point for many adventures. We are a thriving and busy school! We are looking for someone who: ● Has experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in a primary school setting
● Is patient, empathetic and calm under pressure
● Can build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues
● Is a good team player who can also work on their own initiativeWe can offer you: ● A happy vibrant and friendly school team
● Delightful, friendly, hardworking children
● Supportive colleagues
● Training and support to help you developIf this sounds like something that you’d like to be a part of we would love to hear from you. Please see the detailed job description for additional information about this role. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date if there is strong interest. Therefore we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026 at 9.00 am Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). At our school we are committed to developing a culture of respect where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are encouraged and comfortable to express their own identity. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.