Higher Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Luton
Salary: £85–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm (may vary by up to 45 minutes), Monday–Friday, term time only
Contract: Full-time
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Do you have experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Are you passionate about helping young people thrive? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm, inclusive school community in Luton. You will work closely with children with SEN, providing vital support both inside and outside the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
- Assist learning during lessons and support pupils during break and lunchtimes.
- Work collaboratively with the class teacher on daily classroom activities.
- Help maintain an organised, safe, and engaging classroom environment.
- Encourage a positive, inclusive atmosphere where every child can succeed.
Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience working with SEN children (desirable but not essential).
- Be patient, reliable, and committed to supporting young people.
- Show strong initiative and a proactive approach.
- Hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS (Update Service).
- Have permanent UK residency (essential).
What We Offer
- Sociable working hours — no evenings or weekends.
- A genuinely rewarding role with visible daily impact.
- A supportive and friendly school environment.
- A collaborative team of experienced colleagues.
- Access to a pension scheme.
- Ongoing support and professional development.
Safer Recruitment
As part of our safeguarding commitment, all applicants will be required to:
- Undergo an Enhanced DBS check (Update Service — can be arranged via Teaching Personnel).
- Provide two recent professional references (covering the past 24 months).
- Complete an Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad for 6+ months within the last 5 years.
How to Apply
Please attach your CV when applying.
Only candidates with permanent UK residency will be considered.
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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