Are you a nurturing, patient, and motivated individual who thrives on helping young people reach their full potential? TimePlan Education is recruiting a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a lovely, highly regarded secondary school in Kingston. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day while developing your skills in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, build confidence, and develop essential life skills. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing tailored 1:1 or small‑group support to pupils with diverse needs, including autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and social/emotional needs.

Assisting students with their Personal Care plans where required, ensuring dignity, comfort, and safety at all times.

Supporting pupils' personal, emotional, and social development, helping them build resilience and independence.

Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to deliver high‑quality support.

Creating a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

Have experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children/young people with additional needs.

Understand the principles of the SEN Code of Practice and be confident adapting support to individual needs.

Be compassionate, patient, and committed to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Be willing to support pupils with personal care when required.

Bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a genuine passion for making a difference.

Why This School?

This Kingston secondary school is known for its warm, inclusive ethos and strong community feel. It is described as a supportive, collaborative, and rewarding place to work, with excellent leadership and a real commitment to pupil wellbeing. You'll be joining a team that values professional development and encourages career progression within SEN.

Why TimePlan?

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

Opportunities for training and career development

A chance to build long‑lasting relationships with pupils and staff

A role where your impact is genuinely felt every day

Apply now and we'll be in touch to discuss the role in more detail. Your next rewarding step in education could be just around the corner.

TimePlan Education Group Limited is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references. INDTPSUR