SEN Teaching Assistant

The Opportunity

We are inviting applications for a SEN Teaching Assistant position to support children and young people aged 3 to 18.

This is a full-time role with an immediate start, offering a rewarding opportunity to work across both primary and secondary provisions within a specialist educational setting.

The Setting

This inclusive and well-established campus offers a calm, structured and nurturing environment where pupils are supported to thrive.

The setting is known for its strong leadership, excellent resources and collaborative team ethos.

Staff are genuinely valued and supported, with a clear focus on wellbeing, development and positive outcomes for every learner.

Your Role

• Support pupils throughout the school day with learning and routines

• Work across primary and secondary age groups as required

• Encourage engagement, confidence and independence

• Build positive, professional relationships with pupils and staff

• Support emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months’ childcare experience, especially supporting children with SEN

• A caring, patient and adaptable approach

• Confidence working with a wide age range from 3 to 18

• A proactive team player with a genuine passion for education

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive pay of £13.75 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE

• Dedicated consultant with SEN expertise

• Free access to CPD and specialist training

• Opportunities for ongoing and long-term placements

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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