SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you looking to make a real difference every single day? Whether you are taking your first steps into the workforce or looking for a meaningful career change, this is the perfect opportunity to build a fulfilling future in education.

We are recruiting for a vibrant, highly respected special school for primary-aged pupils with complex learning needs. The school provides a nurturing, creative, and joyful environment dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential, and we are looking for passionate, caring individuals to join the team.

Contract: Long-Term / Fixed-Term

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm

This is a stable, term-time role where no two days are the same. You will support pupils academically, socially, and emotionally, working side-by-side with experienced teachers who will guide and mentor you along the way.

• Build great relationships with children with autism, physical, sensory, or complex needs.
• Help bring personalised education plans to life and encourage positive behaviour.
• Support pupils with communication tools (such as Makaton and PECS) and assist with mobility or personal care where required.
• Help young learners develop independence, make friends, and thrive.

No previous SEN experience? No problem. While a background in a care or educational setting is a bonus, what matters most is your attitude, empathy, and willingness to learn.

• A patient, compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help young people succeed.
• Minimum Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English Language and Maths. An Early Years qualification is a plus, but not essential.
• Clear communication skills and a strong commitment to child safeguarding.
• Full, permanent right to work in the UK (we operate a strict no-sponsorship policy).
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check or have one on the update service.

• Excellent on-the-job professional development. You will learn valuable, specialised skills in SEN and child development from day one.
• Enjoy fixed, school-friendly hours (8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday) with weekends and school holidays off.
• The peace of mind that comes with a guaranteed, long-term contract.
• Join a welcoming, collaborative school community that celebrates every victory, big or small.

If you have the drive to make a positive impact and want to launch a career with real purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Brittany Tijou today at: [email removed]

Or call on [phone removed] for an informal chat.

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university