SEN Teaching Assistant, Chessington

SEN Teaching Assistant 

At Engage Education, we understand that exceptional support staff are at the heart of every successful school. We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant position at a well-established specialist SEN school in Chessington, supporting students aged 9–19 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The role is available to start immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally, while building independence and confidence for adulthood. The school has a strong reputation for its holistic approach, small class sizes, therapeutic support services, and commitment to meaningful outcomes for every learner.

The students have a range of additional needs, including:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD and attention difficulties
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Behavioural and emotional regulation difficulties
• Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
• Sensory processing needs and sensory-based learning requirements

Experience supporting sensory regulation strategies, communication interventions, emotional wellbeing, or therapeutic approaches such as play-based learning would be highly advantageous.

About the role:

• Earn up to £500 per week
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Supporting students aged 9–19 across KS2–Post-16
• Working within small classes of approximately 8–10 pupils
• Providing 1:1 and small group intervention support
• Supporting pupils with autism, SEMH, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication needs
• Assisting students with emotional regulation and challenging behaviour
• Helping to promote independence, life skills, and social development
• Supporting vocational and functional learning opportunities
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, wellbeing staff, and SEN professionals
• Opportunity to contribute to a highly inclusive and therapeutic learning environment

The school places a strong emphasis on emotional wellbeing, independence training, life skills, and personalised learning. Students benefit from access to wellbeing and emotional support teams, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy support, enrichment activities, and vocational learning opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Experience supporting autism and SEMH needs
• An understanding of sensory-based learning or therapeutic approaches
• A passion for supporting vulnerable learners to reach their full potential
• A proactive and flexible attitude within a team environment

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Competitive pay in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
• Free CPD and SEN-focused training sessions
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £50 Amazon voucher referral bonus
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All candidates must undertake or hold a valid enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service. Full assistance will be provided.

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