Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Overview - SEN TA / SEN Teaching Assistant

Start the new year in a rewarding role within a specialist SEN school, where your support can make a lasting difference to young people with autism and complex needs.

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist SEN School

Location: Caterham

Start Date: Immediately

Age Range: 11–16 years

Contract: Long-term Monday to Friday 9AM To 3:30PM

The Role

We are recruiting a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming specialist SEN school in Caterham. You will be supporting secondary-aged pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and additional complex needs, helping them to engage with learning and develop essential life skills.

Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will play a key role in creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with ASD and complex needs throughout the school day
• Assist with learning activities, communication, and emotional regulation
• Provide 1:1 and small group support as required
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Support pupils’ personal development and daily routines

About You

• Experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs, particularly ASD or complex needs or Care Experience
• A patient, empathetic, and understanding approach
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment
• Flexible, proactive, and positive in your approach to challenges
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and student wellbeing