Additional Needs Support

Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs (Supply)

Location: Primary to Post‑16 ALN/SEND Schools
Contract: Full Time & Part Time Available
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Start: Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs?
Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and flexible Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Additional Needs schools, supporting learners aged 4–19.

You will be working with pupils with a variety of needs, which may include:

• ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• ADHD
• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
• SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
• Physical disabilities
• Non‑verbal learners / communication needs
• Down syndrome
• Global developmental delay
• Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Challenging behaviours

Role Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support to help learners access the curriculum
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in class activities
• Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to support individual learning plans
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
• Support learners with personal care where required (training provided)
• Adapt activities and learning materials to individual ability levels
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Is patient, adaptable and compassionate
• Has experience with SEND/ALN or is eager to learn
• Can build strong, positive relationships with young people
• Is comfortable supporting personal care and physical needs
• Can commit to full‑time or part‑time supply work through our agency
• Is reliable, proactive, and confident supporting varied learning needs

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

• Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in a variety of specialist settings