Education ⫽ SEN Teaching Assistant Jobs

This is an excellent opportunity for a Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs to access education, develop their communication skills and reach their individual potential. You'll be joining a specialist setting where personalised support, patience and a nurturing approach are at the heart of everything they do., As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including autism, physical disabilities, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs and learning difficulties.
• Assist with personal care, including toileting, feeding and hygiene, where required.
• Support the delivery of personalised learning activities that encourage engagement, communication, independence and social development.
• Help pupils regulate their emotions and sensory needs by providing a calm, safe and supportive environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet each pupil's individual abilities, needs and learning goals.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff to ensure pupils receive consistent, high-quality care and support., A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Opportunities in SEND schools, mainstream schools with specialist provisions and alternative provisions.
• Long-term, permanent and daily supply opportunities available.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout your career.
Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have a strong background supporting children with complex needs, we'd love to hear from you.


• Previous experience supporting children or young people with complex needs, significant SEND or additional learning needs.
• An understanding of conditions such as autism, physical disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and communication needs.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach, with the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations.
• Confidence supporting personal care and following individual care plans, where required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine passion for helping pupils with additional needs develop their confidence, independence and life skills.