SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT – VIRGINIA WATER SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive educational setting in Virginia Water. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about helping children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieve their full potential in a positive and inclusive learning environment. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils aged 11 – 19 with Special Educational Needs. Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities. Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development. Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning. Help implement and monitor individual learning plans and strategies. Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, therapists, and parents where appropriate. Requirements Previous experience working with children or young people, particularly those with SEN, is desirable. A patient, caring, and resilient approach. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Relevant qualifications or training in education, childcare, or SEN support are advantageous but not essential. What We Offer Competitive hourly pay of £14.25. Consistent working hours of 08:40 – 15:20. A rewarding role making a genuine difference to young people’s lives. Ongoing support and professional development opportunities. The chance to work within a welcoming and supportive school environment. If you are enthusiastic about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and are looking for a fulfilling role in Virginia Water, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your education career. Why Apply? Long-term stable roles available Full training and ongoing support Weekly pay Competitive hourly rate (£14.25) Rewarding, life-changing work Opportunities across Sussex SEND schools *Important Notice: To successfully apply for the aboveposition, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant workvisa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. PinkTile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young peoplewithin education. During the application process, you will be required to: Provide details for usto complete reference checks before employment. Provide an Enhanced DBSon the update service or be willing to obtain one (which Pink Tile canassist with).   Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates allshare the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensurethat every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their newemployers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.   We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond toall applications within three working days. However, because of the volume ofapplications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have notcontacted you within this specified time, your application may have beenunsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply forpositions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missedcalls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried toreach you. Thank you.*