SEND Support Assistant

Teaching Personnel is recruiting compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Assistants to join our bank of staff supporting secondary school pupils aged 11–16 with special educational needs.

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them access education in a supportive and inclusive environment.

The Role

As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, supporting their academic progress, emotional wellbeing, and engagement in learning. You will work alongside teaching staff and SENCO teams to provide tailored support based on individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN

• Support pupils with needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and learning difficulties

• Help pupils access classroom learning and stay engaged

• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs

• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEN staff

• Monitor and report on pupil progress

Requirements

• Experience working with young people or in an educational setting (preferred)

• Experience supporting SEN pupils desirable but not essential

• Patient, understanding, and supportive approach

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

• Right to work in the UK

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Flexible working to suit your availability

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Opportunities across a range of local secondary schools

• Ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training opportunities

• Dedicated consultant support

• Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, or SEN support

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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