SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you resilient, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people who need a fresh start in education? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants for an established KS2 Alternative Provision but within a primary setting.
The Role

You will work closely with teaching staff to provide:

• One‑to‑one and small‑group support
• Assistance with emotional regulation and behaviour de‑escalation
• Encouragement and structure to help pupils improve engagement
• Guidance to help pupils rebuild confidence and develop positive learning habits
• Support with routines, boundaries and consistent expectations

The setting supports pupils who may be experiencing significant challenges, including those previously excluded, managing anxiety, or displaying heightened emotions. The aim is to help students stabilise, make academic progress and reintegrate into an appropriate educational pathway.

This role will suit someone who:

• Has experience with challenging behaviour, SEMH or exclusion‑experienced pupils
• Remains calm, patient and solution‑focused under pressure
• Can build trust and positive relationships with young people
• Is resilient, consistent and able to offer clear boundaries
• Uses de‑escalation techniques effectively
• Has a genuine commitment to helping young people succeed.

Benefits

• Competitive daily rate (£90-£110 - PAYE)
• Supportive staff team and excellent training opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact on vulnerable young people
• Potential for long‑term or ongoing work for the right candidates

How to Apply

If you are motivated to help young people achieve positive outcomes and feel equipped to support in this working environment please get in touch today!

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.