Level 3+ Teaching Assistants – Mainstream Primary Schools with SEN Focus | September 2026
Are you a Level 3 (or above) qualified Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step in your career within a mainstream primary school?
Do you enjoy supporting children with additional needs while making a real impact on their academic, social and emotional development?
Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and experienced Teaching Assistants with Level 3 qualifications or above to work within mainstream primary schools from September 2026. These roles offer the opportunity to support pupils across the classroom while taking on additional responsibility for children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
Working alongside experienced class teachers and SENDCOs, you will play a key role in delivering targeted interventions, providing 1:1 support where required, and adapting learning to ensure every child can reach their full potential. These positions are ideal for Teaching Assistants looking to further develop their classroom experience while gaining greater responsibility within a supportive school environment.
The role will involve:
- Supporting teaching and learning across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 within a mainstream classroom.
- Working closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language needs, SEMH and learning difficulties.
- Delivering targeted interventions to individuals and small groups to support academic progress.
- Adapting learning activities and resources to meet a variety of learning needs.
- Promoting positive behaviour and supporting pupils' emotional wellbeing.
- Monitoring pupil progress and providing feedback to class teachers and SENDCOs.
- Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and school staff to ensure consistent support.
The ideal candidate MUST:
- Hold a Level 3 qualification (or above) in Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare or an equivalent qualification.
- Have recent experience working within a primary school setting.
- Have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs or a genuine passion for inclusive education.
- Be confident delivering small group interventions and providing 1:1 support.
- Be proactive, patient and able to adapt to the needs of individual pupils.
- Have excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Be committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
Why choose Teaching Personnel?
- Opportunities in welcoming and supportive mainstream primary schools.
- Roles that offer increased responsibility and professional development.
- Experience supporting a wide range of SEN needs.
- Flexible opportunities, including day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent positions.
- Dedicated support from your Teaching Personnel consultant.
- Competitive weekly pay.
If you're a passionate Teaching Assistant looking to build on your experience and make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs in a mainstream setting, we'd love to hear from you.
Register with Teaching Personnel today to secure your role for September 2026.
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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