SEND Teaching Assistant - Woking
Academics are delighted to be recruiting an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive primary school team located in Woking. We are looking for candidates with a strong background in supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), ideally with experience of working with children on the Autistic Spectrum (ASD).
This is a term-time only position (39 weeks per year), working Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm. The role includes midday meal supervision duties and a half-hour lunch break.
You will be based in the school's dedicated SEND Unit, working closely alongside a qualified teacher to support children with a range of needs.
The curriculum in the SEND Unit is topic-based and blends EYFS and KS1 learning with a strong focus on:
- Social communication skills
- Listening, speaking, and attention
- Sensory needs and regulation
- Behaviour support
- Play-based learning
Each child has an individualised support plan tailored to their specific needs, and you'll play a key role in delivering this personalised provision.
This is a fixed-term contract until the end of the Academic Year, with the possibility of extension.
How Academics Ltd Will Support You in This Teaching Assistant Role
When you apply for this position through Academics Ltd, you'll receive:
- A dedicated consultant - your personal contact to guide you through every stage, from application to your first day in school.
- Insider knowledge of the school - we'll give you detailed information about the school, its ethos, and expectations so you can walk in feeling confident.
- CV and interview support - we'll help you present your skills in the best way and prepare you for any interview or trial day.
- Smooth registration and compliance - we'll handle all the paperwork and checks quickly so you can start as soon as possible.
- Ongoing check-ins - we'll keep in touch once you start to make sure you're happy and supported in your new role.
- Career development advice - if you want to progress into other roles, including teacher training, we'll guide you on your next steps.
- Access to local opportunities - should you wish to explore other roles in future, we have strong relationships with schools across the area.
If you are interested in applying for the post, please see the Job Description/Person Specification. To apply for this vacancy, please submit your CV today and then if you have been shortlisted for this role we will be in touch.
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