Special Needs Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work in close partnership with the class teacher to support pupils with a range of special educational needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in helping children access learning, build confidence, and develop socially and emotionally within a supportive and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN
• Assist with learning activities, adapting tasks to meet individual needs
• Promote positive behaviour and support emotional regulation
• Contribute to the delivery of targeted interventions
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and external professionals
• Ensure safeguarding and inclusion are upheld at all times

Requirements

• Experience supporting children with SEN in a school or similar setting
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• Understanding of SEN strategies and behaviour management techniques
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or willingness to apply
• Ability to provide two recent, child-related professional references covering the last two years

If you are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Additional Information

To be considered for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to complete all safeguarding and vetting checks in line with statutory guidance.

What we Offer

• Access to accredited CPD courses, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Ongoing support from an in-house Training and Development Team

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is a shared responsibility, and all staff are expected to uphold these standards at all times.