Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex Special Educational Needs in a truly holistic and therapeutic setting?

We are looking for compassionate, resilient, and creative individuals to join a specialist education and care environment supporting children and young people with a diverse range of needs including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing differences
• Trauma-related behaviours and attachment needs
• Moderate to severe learning difficulties
• Anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a nurturing, child-centred environment where relationships, emotional wellbeing, and individual development are placed at the heart of education.

The setting offers:

• Small class sizes and personalised learning
• A therapeutic and nature-based approach
• Multi-disciplinary support and collaboration
• Opportunities for outdoor learning and life skills development
• A strong emphasis on communication, emotional regulation, and independence

We are seeking people who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN/additional needs
• Can build positive, consistent relationships
• Remain calm and supportive during challenging situations
• Are flexible, reflective, and emotionally resilient
• Believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive

This role would suit individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and making a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

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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