SEN Teaching Assistant

About the role

Seva Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities across key stages 2, 3, 4 and further education. You will work closely with class teachers to enhance learning, promote independence and help students achieve their full potential in a safe, inclusive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist class teachers in planning, preparing and resourcing lessons.
• Provide one‑to‑one or group support to enable pupils to access the curriculum.
• Promote pupils’ independence, self‑esteem and social inclusion.
• Maintain good order and discipline, applying the school’s behaviour management policies.
• Organise teaching space and resources, ensuring a stimulating learning environment.
• Observe and report pupil performance to the teacher.
• Supervise classes when the teacher is unavailable and, where appropriate, lead teaching under supervision.
• Use ICT tools to enhance pupil learning.

Required profile

• Commitment to safeguarding and willingness to undergo DBS and child protection checks.
• Enthusiasm for working with children with SEND.
• Ability to work collaboratively with teachers and support staff.

Required skills

• Proficiency in using ICT for educational purposes.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within an expanding group of schools.
• High degree of job satisfaction through meaningful impact on pupils.