SEN Teaching Assistant

About the Role

This is a meaningful opportunity to positively impact the lives of students with complex learning needs, including autism, communication challenges, and physical disabilities. You’ll work alongside teachers and therapists to support pupils in their daily routines—both in the classroom and during wider school activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs (SEN)

• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes

• Support students with personal care requirements (including toileting and feeding)

• Promote independence and encourage positive behaviour

• Collaborate effectively with teachers, therapists, and families to ensure the best outcomes for each pupil

Requirements

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in an educational, care, or support setting)

• Confidence and comfort in providing personal care

• A patient, compassionate, and resilient attitude when working with vulnerable students

• Enhanced Child-Only DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Full-time availability, Monday to Friday, during term time

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Continuous support and guidance from a dedicated consultant

• Access to CPD courses and professional development opportunities

• Weekly pay through PAYE

• Enhanced pay rate

• A chance to make a real difference in a nurturing, specialist school environment

If you’re passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are ready to take the next step in your SEN career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact lilla.shaw@teachingpersonnel.com for more information.

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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