SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting on a Temp-to-Perm basis. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have a range of complex and severe learning needs, providing tailored support to help them access learning and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Support students with severe and complex needs, including:
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Physical disabilities
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Assist with personal care duties where required, ensuring dignity, respect, and safeguarding are maintained at all times
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to deliver personalised learning and care plans
• Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all learners

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, either in education, care, or support settings
• Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and/or PMLD
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Confidence supporting pupils with personal care requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period
• A rewarding role where you can positively impact young lives every day

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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