SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting students with additional needs? Do you have experience working with young people with SEN and want to make a meaningful impact in a secondary setting?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within an Inclusion Resource (IR) Unit in a secondary school. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide tailored support to students with additional learning needs in a structured and supportive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant within the IR Unit, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs

• Work closely with the SENCO and teaching staff to implement EHCP targets

• Support students with a range of needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties

• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes

• Promote positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation

• Help students integrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate

This role may suit someone with experience in SEN support, youth work, care, psychology graduates, or individuals looking to pursue a career in education, therapy, or pastoral support.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based experience desirable)

• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach

• Strong behaviour management skills

• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships

• A proactive and flexible attitude

• Relevant qualifications (Level 2/3 TA, degree, or equivalent – desirable but not essential)

What Teaching Personnel Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

• Access to a wide network of secondary schools

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive IR Unit team, making a genuine difference in the academic and personal development of students with additional needs. You will play a key role in helping students build confidence, independence, and resilience.

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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