SEN Teaching Assistant

(Salary: £88 - £97 per day - This is a temporary / temporary to permanent role after a probation period) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 03:55 PM, Full time and term time - full academic year with a September start.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a highly supportive educational team for the upcoming academic year. This full-time role focuses on providing vital academic, emotional, and social support to students with SEN and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and thrive in a safe learning environment.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with diverse learning and behavioural needs.
• Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour gently and effectively, promoting emotional well-being.
• Monitor and report on student progress, collaborating closely with teaching staff.

Essentials

• 3-6 months of experience working in a school setting or supporting individuals with SEN/SEMH needs. Highly transferable skills from care, youth work, or similar backgrounds will also be considered.
• Must be available for full-time hours for the entire academic year starting in September.
• Must be a licensed driver with access to a vehicle due to the school's rural location and limited public transport links.
• Patient, resilient, empathetic, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• A successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Perks

• Consistent, reliable term-time hours.
• A welcoming and collaborative school environment dedicated to staff development.

If you are interested in discussing this role, please contact: [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