SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming and inclusive schools with full-time and part-time opportunities.
We are working closely with primary schools and specialist provisions seeking dedicated professionals to support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate to severe learning needs.
These roles are ideal for experienced SEND practitioners looking to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys while securing consistent and rewarding work.
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to school locations, but not essential.
The Role
As a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant working through Teaching Personnel, you will:
- Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND
- Implement strategies and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs
- Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
- Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
- Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
- Adapt learning resources to support accessibility and engagement
A Typical Day May Include
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day
- Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities
- Assisting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation
- Supporting behaviour management plans and individual learning targets
- Working alongside teaching staff to ensure pupils remain engaged in learning
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs
- Supporting transitions, breaktimes, and structured activities where required
Who We're Looking For
- Essential: recent and relevant UK-based experience supporting pupils with SEND
- Experience supporting needs such as ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning disabilities
- A calm, patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to adapt to the needs of individual pupils and school environments
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
- Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE with no umbrella deductions
- Access to a wide range of full-time, part-time, long-term, and permanent opportunities
- Dedicated personal consultant providing ongoing support and career guidance
- Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training courses
- Opportunities to work within mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and resource bases
- Support with CV writing, interview preparation, and career progression
- Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)
- Quick and efficient registration process
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
- Consistent work available for experienced and committed SEND professionals
- Strong local knowledge and established relationships with schools
Apply Today
If you are an experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant with a strong background supporting pupils with additional needs in UK schools, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more about current and upcoming opportunities in your area.
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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