Special Teaching Assistant

Pay: £89 - £95 per day Contract: Long-Term / Fixed-Term Hours: 8:30 - 3:30, Monday to Friday

If you have experience supporting pupils with complex needs, you understand that patience, structure, and humour are just as important as formal qualifications.

We are seeking a resilient and empathetic Teaching Assistant for a vibrant, highly respected special primary school. This role is ideal for an experienced SEN professional or a dedicated practitioner returning to the sector who thrives in an environment where no two days are the same.

The Role

You will work closely with class teachers to maintain a safe, structured space where pupils with complex learning needs can flourish. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support for children with autism, physical, sensory, or behavioural needs.
• Helping implement individual education plans and promoting positive behaviour strategies.
• Utilising specialised communication tools such as Makaton and PECS, while assisting with personal care or mobility when required.
• Fostering independence, emotional resilience, and social confidence in your pupils.

What You Bring

• Proven experience working with children in an SEN, care, or alternative provision setting.
• A calm, adaptable approach and a thick skin for high-pressure situations.
• Minimum Grade C/4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• Permanent, legal entitlement to work in the UK (the school cannot offer sponsorship).
• Willingness to undergo a full enhanced DBS check or have one on the update service.

What You Receive

• The security of a consistent, long-term contract with predictable weekday hours.
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your practical experience.
• Continuous professional development and specialised training opportunities.

To apply or discuss the role in detail, please email [email removed].

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