SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Nelson
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £13.75 - £14.50 per hour
Start Date: Monday 23^rd February 2026

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs, helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

As an SEN TA, you will work closely with class teachers, support staff, and external professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs—including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social/emotional needs, and learning disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with SEN
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering personalised learning activities
• Help create an inclusive, engaging and safe learning environment
• Implement behaviour support strategies and individual education plans (IEPs)
• Support pupils with personal care needs, where required
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Monitor progress and contribute to assessment and review meetings

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Patient, empathetic and resilient
• Able to build strong rapport and communicate effectively
• Confident in adapting learning strategies to suit individual needs
• Organised, proactive and able to work collaboratively with the wider team
• Experienced in an SEN role (desirable but not essential)
• Open to training and professional development

What We Offer

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive school environment
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative staff team
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEN education
• A role where you can genuinely make a difference

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, outlining all your relevant experience supporting children with SEN.

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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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