SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £22,996 - £25,068 per year (dependent on experience and qualifications) + £1,000 Welcome Bonus*
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time, Term Time Only
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Make a Difference Every Day

Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our specialist education team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with a range of additional learning needs, helping them develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Working within a highly supportive and well-resourced environment, you will play a key role in helping young people achieve positive outcomes both in the classroom and within the wider community.

About the School

We are a specialist independent day school supporting students aged 6-19 with a range of needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• ADHD
• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Complex medical needs
• Sensory and physical impairments

Our students benefit from a highly personalised approach to learning, supported by experienced education and therapy professionals. We are committed to creating a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every young person can thrive.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students in their learning, personal development and wellbeing.
• Assist learners across a variety of educational settings, including classrooms, outdoor learning environments and community-based activities.
• Help students achieve individual education and personal development goals.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interactions.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other professionals.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful and supportive learning environment.
• Support students with personal care and physical intervention when required and in line with training provided.
• Adapt your approach to meet the diverse needs of individual learners.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork and making a meaningful impact.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient.
• Positive, proactive and solution-focused.
• Committed to helping every learner achieve their potential.
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and willing to learn new skills.
• Educated to at least Level 2 (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent) in English and Maths.

Desirable

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, autism or complex needs.
• A background in education, care, youth work or support work.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• £1,000 Welcome Bonus*.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.
• Access to specialist facilities and therapeutic support teams.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

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.
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