Sen Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants Wanted – Great Yarmouth & Surrounding Areas

Make a meaningful difference every day. Flexible work. Ongoing support. Rewarding opportunities.

Teaching Personnel is recruiting compassionate and dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across schools and specialist provisions in Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Whether you're seeking flexible supply work, a long-term placement, or a pathway into a permanent SEN role, we can connect you with settings that suit your experience and career aspirations.

You will have the opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), and moderate to complex learning difficulties.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible work that fits around your lifestyle
• Opportunities in specialist SEN schools, resource bases, and mainstream schools with SEN provisions
• Short-term, long-term, and permanent positions available
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant
• Access to free safeguarding and SEN-focused training

Take Control with the MYTP Work App

Our MYTP Work App makes managing your work simple and stress-free. You can:

• Update your availability instantly
• Receive notifications for suitable local SEN roles
• Manage your work diary on the go
• Access directions to your placement school
• Communicate directly with your consultant
• Track timesheets and payments
• View and download payslips
• Set your preferred locations and travel distances

Enjoy flexibility while maintaining complete control over your schedule.

The Role

As a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support strategies
• Promote pupil engagement, confidence, and independence
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs
• Support pupils with communication, social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and other professionals
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience supporting children or young people with SEN, either in education, care, youth work, coaching, or similar settings
• Are patient, resilient, and empathetic
• Have a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
• Can build positive relationships and maintain professional boundaries
• Are adaptable and able to respond positively to changing situations
• Want to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people

Experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, communication difficulties, or complex learning needs would be particularly advantageous, although full training and support can be provided for the right candidate.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Have experience working with children, young people, or individuals with additional needs
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Be committed to supporting the educational, emotional, and social development of pupils
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own transport, as travel to schools and specialist provisions across Great Yarmouth and the surrounding areas will be required
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency, working with schools and specialist provisions nationwide. We are committed to matching passionate support staff with rewarding opportunities where they can make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who need it most.

Important Information

• Appropriate qualifications and training may be required for some positions
• Pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay
• Temporary, long-term, and permanent opportunities are available
• All applicants must complete safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check (full support provided)
• FREE Child Protection, Prevent Duty, and safeguarding training is available to all registered candidates

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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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