Job Title: SEN Teaching AssistantLocation: Secondary SEN School - KingstonStart Date: November 2025Contract: Full-Time (Term Time Only)Are you passionate about special needs education?Do you enjoy working with children with Autism and have the vision to help them succeed?If so, we invite you to join a supportive Secondary SEN school in Kingston, currently seeking several Teaching Assistants to start this November.About the Role:You will be supporting a small specialist provision class tailored to young people on the autistic spectrum. Your role will focus on meeting their educational and emotional needs, promoting positive behaviour, and creating a nurturing learning environment.You'll build strong relationships with pupils, their families, and staff, and help foster an inclusive culture. Where appropriate, you'll support students in engaging socially with peers from the wider school community.What We're Looking For:Someone who can work Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:00A positive personality and enthusiastic attitudeExperience supporting children with SEN, particularly AutismBackground in an educational setting (Secondary experience preferred)Strong communication skillsProactive, committed, resilient, and reliable approachKnowledge of Makaton and physical intervention training (e.g. Team Teach, MAPA, PRICE) is desirable - training can be providedWillingness to support pupils with personal care needsWhy Join Us?Be part of a welcoming and supportive teamState of the Art buildingMake a meaningful impact in the lives of young peopleAccess to ongoing training and developmentWeekly paySugarman Education is committed to Safer Recruitment and currently holds the REC Education Accredited Status. Any job application is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references in addition to any other safeguarding checks required. It is Sugarman Education's policy to treat all workers and job applicants equally and fairly irrespective of their sex, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, culture, religion, age, or disability.