Teaching Assistant – Special Needs (Primary, Ages 4–11)

Long‑term / full‑time opportunity in a well‑resourced specialist setting

Are you patient, nurturing, and passionate about helping children with additional needs thrive? We’re working with a fantastic specialist primary setting that supports pupils aged 4–11 with moderate to severe learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs. They offer a warm, structured and highly collaborative environment where every child is supported to communicate, grow and achieve.

The Role

You will be part of a skilled, caring team providing tailored support for pupils with a range of needs including ASD, MLD, SLD and complex learning profiles.
Your day may include:

• Supporting learning in small, structured classes
• Using visual supports and communication systems such as Makaton and PECS (training can be provided)
• Helping pupils regulate, communicate and build independence
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to deliver personalised, differentiated activities
• Promoting a calm, safe and nurturing learning environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with SEN is helpful but not essential
• A calm, caring approach and genuine enthusiasm for supporting vulnerable children
• Good communication skills and a team‑player mentality
• Reliability, patience, and a willingness to learn and adapt

What the School Offers

• A supportive, well‑organised environment with specialist facilities designed to meet pupils’ needs
  
• Staff who are trained in a total communication approach including Makaton and PECS
  
• Ongoing professional development and opportunities to grow your SEN skillset
• A warm, inclusive ethos focused on communication, independence and helping every child reach their full potential

Interested?

If you’re someone who wants to make a genuine difference each day, this role would be perfect for you.
Send me a message and I’ll get you booked in for a call or registration ASAP.

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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.
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