Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Boston
Teaching Personnel – Lincolnshire Branch
Start Date: ASAP / Flexible
Contract: Full-time or Part-time (temp-to-perm opportunities available)
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and confident Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils in one of our partner schools in the Boston area.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting children with complex or additional needs, or for individuals looking to develop their career within SEND education.
The Role
As a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of SEND needs (including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, MLD or speech & language difficulties).
- Work closely with the class teacher, SENDCo, and wider support team to implement personalised learning plans.
- Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, sensory needs, and social development.
- Help create an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment.
- Assist with classroom activities, behaviour support, and adapt learning materials when required.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Patient, resilient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
- Experienced in an SEN or care setting (desirable but not essential).
- Confident working with challenging behaviours or complex needs.
- Able to build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Willing to learn, take direction, and be part of a supportive team.
Relevant qualifications (such as Level 2/3 TA, psychology, childcare, or SEN-specific training) are welcomed but not required.
What Teaching Personnel Offers
- A dedicated consultant supporting your career journey.
- Access to continuous professional development (CPD) including Team Teach, Autism Awareness, Safeguarding, and more.
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE.
- Opportunities for long-term roles and permanent contracts.
How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic about supporting pupils with SEN and want to join a friendly, well-established education agency, 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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