SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant
Long-Term Opportunity | September 2026 – July 2027
Daily Rate: £100–£120 per day (dependent on experience and responsibilities)
A unique and highly nurturing specialist education setting is seeking a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their team on a long-term basis from September 2026 through to July 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with previous SEND experience or an individual with a genuine interest in supporting children and young people with additional needs through creative, therapeutic, and practical learning approaches. The school offers ongoing CPD and specialist training opportunities, making it an excellent environment for professional development within SEND education.
The provision supports children and young people aged 7–19 through a holistic curriculum designed to promote wellbeing, confidence, independence, and personal growth. Staff work closely together to create a calm, supportive, and engaging environment where every learner is encouraged to thrive.
About the School Set within a peaceful and natural environment, the school delivers a specialist curriculum centred around practical, craft, and land-based learning. The setting believes that meaningful hands-on experiences can help children and young people overcome barriers to learning while developing emotional resilience, communication skills, and self-confidence.
The school places a strong emphasis on:

• Therapeutic and relationship-based approaches to learning
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and personal development
• Delivering creative and practical learning experiences
• Encouraging independence and self-regulation
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Creating a calm and nurturing educational environment

Students participate in a range of engaging activities including:

• Green woodwork
• Pottery and creative arts
• Horticulture and outdoor learning
• Drama and expressive activities
• Land-based and practical skills sessions

The school’s holistic approach allows pupils to reconnect with learning in meaningful ways while developing important life skills and improving confidence and engagement.
The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Help deliver practical and therapeutic learning activities
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication, and social development
• Encourage independence, engagement, and positive learning behaviours
• Work closely with teachers and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Help create a safe, supportive, and inspiring learning environment

The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, nurturing, and empathetic
• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEND
• Interested in therapeutic, practical, or outdoor learning approaches
• Calm, adaptable, and positive in their approach
• Able to build meaningful relationships with pupils and staff
• Open to training and continuous professional development

Experience working with SEND children or young people is highly desirable, however candidates with transferable skills, outdoor education experience, youth work backgrounds, care experience, or a genuine interest in specialist education are also encouraged to apply.
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work within a creative and therapeutic educational setting where relationships, wellbeing, and individual progress are truly valued.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.