SEN Teaching Assistant
Job description
This vacancy has now expired. Please see similar roles below...
Have you worked with Special Educational Needs?
Are you looking to support pupils on a 1:1/small group basis?
Do you have recent experience of working in educational settings?
Have you got relevant and up to date qualifications?
Here at Teaching Personnel we are looking for a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant who is experienced in working with pupils with additional needs and challenging behaviours.
We are looking for a candidate who is confident, passionate and driven in supporting children and young people with additional needs.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience of working in a classroom and have the ability to support children and young people with SEN; in particular those with Autism, Social Emotional & Mental Health or behavioural issues.
The hours are working from 8:30-3:30, 5 days a week - Term time only.
The positions are challenging, yet rewarding and need someone who is strong in character.
Candidates must have qualifications in Level 3 or equivalent. Having the following qualifications will strength your application:
- Have access to a vehicle and a full clean licence.
- Challenging behaviours in the classroom.
- Classroom management.
- NVQ SEN teaching Assistant.
Having the above qualifications is not essential but it is desired.
The roles are to start as soon as possible so if you have a DBS in child workforce only and it is on the Update Service with references to support your career history, then we can process your documents faster. However if you do not have a DBS then we can support you through the process
If this sounds like you, apply to become part of Teaching Personnel today!
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates applying to jobs through Teaching Personnel must undertake or have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS - Full assistance provided.
Even if this position doesn't sound right for yourself but you are a Secondary Teacher looking for long or short-term supply work, then please get in touch as we may have more suitable positions!
If you would like further information regarding the role or wish to apply, please
Contact Lewis
Teaching Personnel
01872 250 120
Similar jobs
Salary
£120 - 200 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£500 - £749 per week
£750 - £1,249 per week
Sector
KS2 - Year 3
Location
Sheffield
Description
Early Career Teacher (ECT) – Sheffield (S4, S5, S6, S35) Start Date: Flexible / January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time roles available Pay: £120 – £200 per day (depending on experience)Tea
Reference
AH221212
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£120 - 200 per day
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£500 - £749 per week
£750 - £1,249 per week
Sector
KS2 - Year 4
Location
Sheffield
Description
KS2 Teacher – Sheffield (S4, S5, S6, S35) Start Date: Flexible / January 2026 Contract Type: Full-time & Part-time roles available Pay: £120 – £200 per day (depending on experience)Teaching Personnel
Reference
AH221211
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£89.38 - 95.00 per day
Location free text
Bridgend
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Special Needs
Location
Wales
Description
Location: Bridgend, South Wales Pay Rate: £89.38 per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Starting Jan 2026New Year, New Role – Join Our SEN Support Team!Start 2026 by making a real difference! Te
Reference
MC1712TaBri
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Newport Primary & SENAuthor
Newport Primary & SENSalary
£120 - 140 per day
Location free text
Brixham
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
Sector
Teacher
Location
Devon
Description
Primary Supply Teacher – ACE Torbay Schools Perfect for ECTs, experienced teachers, returners, and anyone who loves variety in their teaching career!From 1st December, Teaching Personnel is proud to
Reference
ACE SEN Teacher FT(MT)
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Plymouth BranchAuthor
Plymouth BranchSalary
£89.38 - 95.00 per day
Location free text
Monmouthshire
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
Teaching Assistant
Location
Monmouthshire
Description
Location: Monmouthshire, South Wales Pay Rate: £89.38 per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full Academic Year New Year, New Role – Start 2026 by Making a Real Difference!Are you confident, pas
Reference
MC1712TaMon
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Newport Primary & SENAuthor
Newport Primary & SENSalary
£130 - 251 per day
Location free text
Darlington
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
Sector
History
Location
Darlington
Description
Job title: Humanities TeacherLocation: DarlingtonStart Date: January 2026Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £130-£251 a day (Dependant on Experience)Are you passionate about Humanities? Do you want to inspire
Reference
he-74
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Tyne Tees SecondaryAuthor
Tyne Tees SecondarySalary
£89.38 - 89.38 per day + additional benefits
Location free text
Lower Penarth
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
Less than £100 per day
Less than £500 per week
Sector
Special Needs
Location
Vale of Glamorgan
Description
Learning Support Assistant for Special Educational Needs- Location- Penarth, CF64Salary- £89.38/ dayContract type- Full time About the role- As a key member of the team, you will work closely with Spe
Reference
BHSWSEN8
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
South Wales SENAuthor
South Wales SENSalary
£89 - 100 per day + Additional Training
Location free text
Bristol
Job Type
Flexible Working
Salary
Less than £100 per day
£10 - £19 per hour
Sector
SEND Support
Location
Bristol
Description
Unqualified Postgraduate Teaching Assistant Locations: Bristol, Bath & Gloucestershire Start Date: As soon as possible Full-Time | Term-Time Only Key Stages: 1 – 4 Daily Rate: £89 – £100 Are you p
Reference
unqualifed sen ta
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Bristol SENAuthor
Bristol SENSalary
£700 - 1.1k per week
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£500 - £749 per week
£750 - £1,249 per week
Sector
Science
Location
Sheffield
Description
Secondary Science Teachers Wanted – Sheffield Schools Teaching Personnel are delighted to be supporting a number of fantastic and welcoming secondary schools across Sheffield who are looking to appoi
Reference
SCISHEFF26
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthSalary
£700 - 1.1k per week
Location free text
Sheffield
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
£100 - £199 per day
£200 - £299 per day
£500 - £749 per week
£750 - £1,249 per week
Sector
History
Location
Sheffield
Description
Secondary History Teachers Wanted – Sheffield Schools Teaching Personnel are delighted to be supporting a number of fantastic and welcoming secondary schools across Sheffield who are looking to appoi
Reference
HISTSHEFF26
Expiry Date
DD01YY
Author
Sheffield NorthAuthor
Sheffield NorthRelated posts
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
With the Christmas break and end of term coming up, it’s time to get your payroll sorted! Our Payroll team has outlined the key dates you need to ensure you receive your pay on time. Check out the
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD12YY
Summary
Meet Hope Rodriguez – Manchester Primary Consultant Since joining Teaching Personnel just over a year ago, Hope Rodriguez has made an incredible impact in the Manchester
Teaser
Education NewsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Following the mixed reaction to the Budget, we take a closer look at Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ announcements and what the Budget means for education. The Budget introduced targeted investments to
Teaser
Special Educational NeedsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
Equip your school with staff who go beyond the basics. At Teaching Personnel, we’re proud to offer schools more than just cover. We provide educators who are trained, prepared, and ready to suppor
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD11YY
Summary
This week marks one year since the launch of Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy, and what an incredible year of learning it’s been!Over the past 12 months, thousands of educators across the country
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
Meet Morgan Sharkey, Education Recruitment Consultant in our Preston Team What’s your role and what does a typical day look like?
Teaser
Awareness DaysContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
This ADHD Awareness Month, Ellen shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD and how she's raising awareness of it so more support can be more provided. When someone close to me suggested I
Teaser
EducatorsContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD10YY
Summary
At Teaching Personnel, safeguarding isn’t just a policy - it’s the foundation of everything we do. As the Designated Safeguarding Lead, I’m responsible for ensuring that we embed a culture of “it
Teaser
People & CultureContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
Three peaks, three mountains, three countries… and a lot of sweets. Jordan Chapman shares how the team tackled the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for charities across the UK.
Teaser
Awareness DaysContent Type
TP-PostsPublish date
DD09YY
Summary
Today, we come together to mark National Teaching Assistants’ Day, a celebration of the incredible work that teaching assistants (TAs) do in schools across the country. This year’s theme, “Read To
Register with us
for work in schools across England & Wales
Register today
Recent jobs