Teaching Assistant SEN
Smile Education Recruitment
This is a full-time opportunity, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate at the end of the academic year. One of the requirements in this school is to have excellent behaviour management skills, with the ability to support and engage pupils with SEN in a calm and consistent manner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis, supporting their individual learning needs
- Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families
- Communicate regularly with the class teacher to support progress and adapt learning strategies
- Help create a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment
- A valid DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
- A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or Health & Social Care equivalent)
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, either 1:1 or in small groups
- Experience working within a primary or SEN setting would be beneficial
- Two professional references covering the last two years
- Competitive daily rate of £92–£112
- PAYE and Umbrella payment options available
- Holiday pay (12.07%)
- Access to free CPD training via the Smile portal
- Referral bonus scheme of up to £200
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.