Bank Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)? Looking for flexible work where no two days are the same?

We are seeking dedicated and adaptable Teaching Assistants to join our bank staff team from September 2025, working across a range of SEN schools and alternative provisions. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who thrive in dynamic settings and have a genuine commitment to supporting pupils with a variety of needs, including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, and other complex learning difficulties.

About the Role:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN

• Assist teachers with classroom management and tailored learning activities

• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Support students with personal care (where necessary - this is not essential in all schools so you can chose to opt out of this duty)

• Work in line with EHCPs and safeguarding procedures

About You:

• Previous experience working in schools, youth clubs or other settings that involve supporting children with special needs

• Confident supporting pupils with additional and complex needs

• Calm, resilient, and patient – able to adapt to changing environments

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Whether you're looking to return to education, build on existing experience, or want the flexibility of ad-hoc work — we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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