SEN Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as an SEN Teaching Assistant – All-Boys SEMH School

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? We're looking for committed and resilient SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team at an all-boys SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) school.

Our school has been thriving for the past three years and is proud to offer a temp-to-perm model with a strong focus on staff well-being, high-quality training, and a genuine duty of care.

The Role:

You’ll be working closely with young boys who have faced barriers to learning, come from challenging backgrounds, and helping them re-engage with education and build positive relationships. Whether you're providing 1:1 support or working with small groups, your role will be vital in guiding their academic, emotional, and social development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working 1:1 or in group settings with children/young people, ideally in SEMH environments
• Bonus if you have training or experience in safeguarding, Makaton, PECS, or Team Teach
• A calm, resilient, and proactive attitude
• Genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs
• Flexibility and patience to handle challenging situations
• Full-time availability and a long-term mindset

Requirements:

• An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to obtain one)
• Overseas Police Check (OCC) if you’ve lived abroad for 6+ months in the last 5 years
• An up-to-date CV detailing your work with children/young people
• Relevant experience supporting SEN or SEMH learners

We look forward to hearing from you!

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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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