SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

You will be working closely with a qualified teacher to support a Year 4 child working significantly below Age-Related Expectations (ARE).

Hours:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 14:30 17:30

• Wednesdays: 09:00 12:00

Location:

• Childrens Play Centre, Benfleet

Rate:

• £25 per hour

This role is ideal for someone confident supporting primary learners with additional needs and who works well as part of a small professional team.

You will provide tailored SEN support to a Year 10 student in a one-to-one setting.

Hours:

• Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 08:30 11:30

• Wednesdays: 15:00 18:00

Location:

• Students home

Rate:

• £25 per hour

This position requires someone confident supporting secondary-level learners, helping to maintain engagement, structure, and academic progress.

• Minimum 1 year of relevant UK experience

• Experience supporting SEN learners

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service

• Ability to work independently and adapt to individual learning needs

• Strong communication and professional boundaries

We want proactive, patient professionals who:

• Understand that consistency builds trust

• Can follow structured guidance from teaching staff

• Maintain calm authority in alternative learning settings

• Genuinely care about long-term outcomes for young people

At Spark Academy, we are driven by a powerful mission: to support every learner in discovering and realising their fullest potential. Founded in 2009 and trusted by families, schools, and local authorities across the UK, Spark Academy is a multi-award-winning educational organisation dedicated to transforming childrens lives academically, socially, and emotionally.

For over 15 years, weve nurtured confidence, self-belief, and aspiration in thousands of young people through a personalised, holistic approach to learning that goes far beyond exam results. We deliver high-quality tuition in core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, alongside bespoke programmes that support broader personal growth and wellbeing. Our proven methods help students achieve significant progresson average a 2.5 grade improvement in just one year.

What sets Spark Academy apart is our belief that education should empower the whole child. We cultivate supportive, safe, and encouraging learning environments where every student is challenged to grow, discover new possibilities, and become more than they ever thought they could be. Our vision is to expand opportunities for young people, inspire lifelong learning, and help students step confidently into their futures with resilience and purpose.

Joining Spark Academy means being part of a passionate team committed to excellence, inclusivity, and meaningful impactwhere your work truly makes a difference in young lives every day.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Worcester

Type of Contract

Temporary full-time jobs

Published at

25-03-2026

Profession type

Training

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English