SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – IR Unit
Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Long-term opportunities available

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a school to recruit a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within their IR (Inclusion Resource) Unit. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs in a structured and nurturing environment.

The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant in the IR Unit, you will work closely with teaching staff and other support professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs. This may include autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support within the IR Unit

• Supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour, and emotional regulation

• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans

• Promoting inclusion and positive engagement

• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff

• Helping to create a safe, supportive, and structured learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (desirable but not essential)

• Patient, caring, and resilient

• Able to build positive relationships with pupils

• Confident following behaviour and support strategies

• Willing to learn and develop within an SEN setting

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Access to free training and CPD

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

• A supportive pathway into a career in education

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.
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