Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Full TimeIndependent Specialist Day School | Immediate Start AvailableDriving Licence Essential
Are you passionate about supporting young people who thrive in a nurturing, specialist educational environment?
We are currently recruiting for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a beautiful independent specialist day school supporting students aged 11–16 who have experienced challenges within mainstream education.
This welcoming and supportive setting caters for pupils with specific learning difficulties, communication and interaction needs, and more complex additional needs, providing a personalised and therapeutic approach to learning that helps every student build confidence, resilience, and independence.
A driving licence is ESSENTIAL to the role given it's rural location.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Support students both inside and outside the classroom on a 1:1 and small group basis
* Help pupils engage positively with learning and school life
* Support young people with communication and interaction difficulties, anxiety, and additional learning needs
* Build trusting relationships and provide consistent emotional and educational support
* Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to create a safe and encouraging learning environment
* Encourage independence, self-esteem, and positive behaviour
This role would suit someone patient, adaptable, and genuinely passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to education.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
* A valid UK driving licence – ESSENTIAL
* An Enhanced Child-Only DBS on the Update Service
* Transferable experience working with children, young people, or vulnerable individuals
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* A calm, resilient, and positive attitude
Experience in SEN education, youth work, mentoring, care, support work, coaching, or therapeutic settings would be highly beneficial.
What We Offer
* Full-time opportunity with immediate start available
* Fast-track registration process for suitable candidates
* A supportive and welcoming independent school environment
* Ongoing professional development and training
* The opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people
If you are looking for a rewarding role within a specialist educational setting where relationships, wellbeing, and individual progress are at the heart of everything, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for an immediate start.
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.