SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant – Secondary SEN School 
£13.75 per hour

Full-Time

September Start

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

A supportive and inclusive secondary SEN school in Nelson is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with a range of special educational needs

• Assist the classroom teacher in delivering tailored learning plans

• Help maintain a positive and structured learning environment

• Support students' emotional, social, and academic development

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in education, care, or similar settings)

• Patient, empathetic, and confident in supporting challenging behaviour when necessary

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine passion for helping students reach their full potential

• Relevant qualifications are an advantage but not essential

Apply Now:

If you're looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming and well-supported school environment, we’d love to hear from you. Please click apply now and you will be contacted within 48hours to dsicuss next steps.

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