At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs in a caring and dynamic environment.
- Company: Join the supportive Starfyn Family in Kingston.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full-time hours, and training provided.
- Other info: Flexible role with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.
- Qualifications: Experience with children, especially in SEN, and good English and Maths skills.
The predicted salary is between 20700 - 25300 £ per year.
Starfyn Education are looking for an energetic and flexible individual to join the Starfyn Family in a long-term, full-time teaching assistant role! Are you calm, caring and passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? We’re recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) across a range of outstanding specialist schools.
These roles are ideal for people with experience in:
- Personal care and sensory needs
- Supporting non-verbal students or alternative communication (PECS, Makaton)
- Behaviour regulation and emotional support
- Helping students build life skills and independence
The Role: SEND Learning Support Assistant
Days Required: Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4pm (Fulltime)
Pay: £90 - £95 per day
Location: Kingston
Type: Agency (Either Temporary to Permanent or Ongoing Contract)
What we’re looking for:
- Experience working closely with children and young people.
- SEN experience – This can be through professional or family environments.
- Good education certification levels in English and Maths.
- A confident and independent individual.
- Willingness to learn and make a difference within the SEN community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the teachers and offer support for SEN individuals.
- Create learning plans for lessons and plan according to different pupils' needs.
- Provide 1-on-1 small support groups when needed.
- Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour in line with the school’s policy.
- Always follow the safeguarding policies.
- Actively take part in team meetings.
- Support individual needs, when required, including assisting with a wide range of medical and often, personal care tasks which may include feeding, changing and manual handling (training will be provided by the school).
How to Apply: If you are interested in the role described above, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Hannah Brown.
SEN Teaching Assistant - HB -5 employer: Starfyn Recruitment
At Starfyn Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our Literacy Intervention Specialists have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of students across the United Kingdom. Join us in fostering a nurturing environment where your skills can shine and help shape the future of education.
