Teaching Assistant

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on the lives of students with complex learning needs, including autism, communication challenges, and physical disabilities. You will work alongside teachers and therapists to provide essential support, helping pupils thrive in both classroom activities and daily routines.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Assist in delivering personalised learning programmes

• Support students with personal care needs (including toileting and feeding)

• Promote independence and encourage positive behaviour

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, families, and external professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in school, care, or support settings)

• Confidence and sensitivity when assisting with personal care

• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach to working with vulnerable students

• Enhanced Child-only DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Availability for full-time, term-time work (Monday to Friday)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated consultant support and ongoing guidance

• Access to CPD opportunities and tailored career development

• Weekly PAYE pay

• A chance to make a lasting difference in a supportive, specialist environment

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and are ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

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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