EN1 Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – EN1

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work in supportive and inclusive schools across the EN1 area. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to make a meaningful difference in the classroom. Both full time and part time roles are available, with daily pay rates of £90–£105, paid weekly .

Schools in EN1 offer welcoming, structured environments where staff are valued and pupil wellbeing is a top priority. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure pupils receive the right support to succeed .

The Role

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with additional needs such as ASD, SEMH, ADHD, and communication difficulties

• Work one-to-one or with small groups, in and out of the classroom

• Help pupils access the curriculum and stay engaged in lessons

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development

• Build confidence and independence in learners

Key Responsibilities ✅

• Provide tailored support to individual pupils or small groups

• Assist teachers with personalised learning and behaviour strategies

• Encourage positive communication and social interaction

• Help pupils remain focused and motivated

• Promote a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment

• Celebrate pupil progress and achievements

The Ideal Candidate

• Calm, patient, and reliable approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience with children, SEN, youth work, mentoring, or coaching is desirable but not essential

Requirements

• Right to work in the UK

• Child Only DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply through Teaching Personnel)

• Satisfactory references covering the last three years

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• Competitive weekly pay

• Free training and ongoing professional development

• Free DBS checks (subject to a minimum work period)

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to work in inclusive and nurturing school settings

If this role sounds like a good fit for you, please submit your CV to joseph.banks-hepworth@teachingpersonnel.com

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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.
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