SEN Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistant to join our team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils in their learning, development, and wellbeing, while working alongside experienced teachers and specialists.

You will be working at a vibrant and inclusive special school for children and young people aged 2 to 19 with complex learning difficulties and disabilities. Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment where every pupil can thrive and reach their full potential.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning across a range of subjects and activities.
• Help create a calm, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with personal care and support needs, where required.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education and care.
• Build trusting relationships with pupils and help them develop confidence, communication, and independence skills.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Kind, patient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• A great team player with strong communication skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to respond to changing needs.
• Experienced in working with children or adults with SEND.

We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and dedicated staff team.
• Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
• A positive and inclusive school culture that values every individual.
• The chance to make a real difference every single day.

If you are compassionate, motivated, and eager to help our pupils flourish, we would love to hear from you.

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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