Are you someone who believes that every young person deserves the chance to thrive, no matter the challenges they face? Do you have the patience, empathy, and determination to make a genuine difference every single day? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking exceptional Teaching Assistants to support young people with special educational needs. This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be a consistent, positive presence in a young person’s life, helping them build confidence, develop independence, and achieve things they never thought possible. About the Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support for students with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every student feels valued and understood. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting students on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, adapting learning to meet individual needs Encouraging independence, confidence, and resilience in every learner Assisting with classroom activities and helping to bring lessons to life Building strong, trusting relationships with students Supporting behaviour positively, with patience and consistency Working collaboratively with teachers, SEN professionals, and families Celebrating progress — no matter how big or small We’re looking for people who are: Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs. Available full time Compassionate, patient, and understanding Resilient and calm under pressure Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs Strong communicators and team players Willing to learn, adapt, and grow What You’ll Gain The chance to make a real, lasting impact every day Ongoing training and professional development opportunities A supportive and collaborative team environment Valuable experience for careers in education, psychology, or care A role that is challenging, rewarding, and never the same twice For many of the young people you’ll support, school can be overwhelming. Your presence, encouragement, and belief in them can be the difference between a difficult day and a breakthrough moment. This is your chance to be that difference. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.