Location: Esher, Surrey
Position: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time / Long Term
Start Date: September 2026
We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Esher, Surrey. You will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support pupils with additional needs, helping them access learning and thrive both academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs
- Adapt learning materials and activities to meet individual needs
- Support pupils’ social, emotional and behavioural development
- Assist in implementing EHCPs and personalised learning plans
- Promote a positive, inclusive and safe classroom environment
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals
- Monitor and record pupil progress and contribute to review meetings
- Help manage behaviour and encourage independence
Requirements- Experience working with children, ideally within a primary or SEN setting
- Understanding of SEN needs such as ASD, ADHD, or speech & language difficulties
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
- Knowledge of behaviour management strategies
Apply through Horizon Teachers and benefit from:- Excellent rates of pay
- A 4.9 Google rating
- Friendly and specialist education consultants
- Ongoing support throughout the registration and placement process
- Access to long-term and permanent SEND opportunities across London
If you are caring, motivated, and ready to join an exceptional specialist setting where every child is supported to thrive, Horizon Teachers would love to hear from you.Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
