Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Primary & Secondary Special Educational Needs (SEN)

We are seeking to recruit a compassionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision from September. This is a full-time, term-time-only position (Monday to Friday), supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), moderate learning difficulties (MLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), speech and language needs, and other additional learning needs.

The role offers a pay rate equivalent to £14.25 per hour, with opportunities to take on increased responsibility and progress to a higher rate of pay. There is also the potential for a permanent appointment for the right candidate following a successful initial placement.

About the Role

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will support pupils to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals within a nurturing and inclusive environment. Working closely with teachers and the wider support team, you will help create positive learning experiences tailored to each pupil's needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to reinforce learning and encourage independence.

• Adapting classroom activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.

• Supporting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing.

• Encouraging the development of independence, confidence, and life skills.

• Assisting pupils with transitions, routines, and structured activities throughout the school day.

• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils to help them reach their full potential.

While you will not be expected to lead whole classes independently, confidence in supporting small group activities and delivering targeted interventions would be advantageous.

About the Pupils

The school supports pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).

• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD).

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).

• Global developmental delay.

• Sensory processing differences.

• Associated social and communication needs.

Pupils learn best within a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment where learning is tailored to their individual strengths and needs. A calm, patient, and adaptable approach is essential, along with a genuine commitment to helping every child succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom.

• Deliver one-to-one and small group learning support.

• Adapt learning activities to meet individual Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) targets where appropriate.

• Encourage communication, independence, and personal development.

• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider school team to support pupil progress.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, care, nursery, youth work, or similar setting.

• An interest in, or experience supporting, pupils with Autism and additional learning needs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A patient, caring, and adaptable approach.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential.

Safeguarding

All applicants must hold a Child Workforce DBS registered with the Update Service or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing employment.

Why Join This Role?

• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

• Gain valuable experience within a specialist SEN setting.

• Work alongside a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.

• Access opportunities for professional development, increased responsibility, and enhanced earning potential.

• Benefit from the opportunity to secure a permanent position following a successful initial placement.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to help children and young people thrive in a supportive learning environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to be considered.

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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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