Job Description

Kingston upon Thames

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

90-105 per day

Start ASAP


We are currently recruiting a

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

for a welcoming and inclusive

primary school in Kingston upon Thames

. This is a full-time, long-term role supporting pupils with additional needs across the school day.

The role is split across two settings:

Mornings (1:1 Support - ASC & Behavioural Needs)

You will provide dedicated

1:1 support

to a child with

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

and associated behavioural challenges. The focus will be on:

Supporting emotional regulation and behaviour for learning Following consistent routines and clear boundaries Using a calm, nurturing and trauma-informed approach Encouraging independence, engagement and communication

This part of the role suits someone with strong

SEMH experience or instincts

-- patient, resilient, and confident in managing challenging behaviour in a positive way.

Afternoons (Resource Base Support)

In the afternoons, you will work within the school's

resource base

, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs across small-group and individual learning activities. This includes:

Assisting with differentiated learning tasks Supporting communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing Working closely with teachers and SEN staff to implement strategies

About the school

This is a supportive, well-run primary school with a strong focus on inclusion, teamwork and pupil wellbeing. Staff are collaborative, training is encouraged, and SEN support is a real priority across the school.

Who we're looking for:

Experienced Teaching Assistants or SEN TAs Individuals with SEMH, ASC or behaviour support experience Youth workers, care workers or support workers looking to move into education Calm, consistent and compassionate personalities

No formal SEN qualification is essential -- the right attitude and willingness to learn are key.

Hours:

8:30am - 3:30pm

Monday to Friday, term-time only


You'll need:

An

Enhanced DBS

(or willingness to obtain one)

Two references

covering the last two years

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and want to work in a nurturing, structured school environment,

apply now

to be considered for an immediate start.


We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.