SEN Teaching Assistant – ASD / SEMH / ADHD
Location: Primary Schools (Local placements)
Contract Type: Long-term / Short-term / Day-to-Day (Flexible)
Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time
Pay: £85 – £100 per day (dependent on experience)
The Opportunity
We are working closely with a number of welcoming primary schools who are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs (SEMH), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
These roles are ideal for individuals who are calm, resilient and passionate about supporting children who require additional emotional, behavioural or learning support.
Your Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with ASD, SEMH and/or ADHD
- Support children to regulate emotions and manage behaviour positively
- Help pupils access the curriculum through tailored and creative approaches
- Work alongside the class teacher and SENCO to meet EHCP targets
- Support social interaction, communication and engagement
- Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment
Some pupils may display challenging behaviour, so patience, consistency and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who:
- Have experience working with children with ASD, SEMH or ADHD (school, PRU, alternative provision, youth work, care or support settings)
- Are calm, empathetic and resilient under pressure
- Can build positive relationships and provide emotional support
- Are passionate about inclusive education
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Desirable (but not essential):
- Team Teach or positive behaviour management training
- SEN Teaching Assistant qualification
- Experience with EHCPs, behaviour plans or interventions
Why Work Through Our Agency?
- Access to a range of SEN-focused school placements
- Flexible work to suit your availability
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly
- Ongoing SEN and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
Safeguarding
All candidates must be willing to undergo enhanced DBS checks and provide suitable references in line with safeguarding requirements.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and want flexible, rewarding work in primary education, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV to be considered for immediate opportunities.
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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