About the role
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 3 to 16 with a range of additional learning needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider support teams to help pupils engage with learning, develop independence and achieve their potential in a safe and nurturing environment.
Your key responsibilities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with ALN
• Encourage independence and assist with personal care when required
• Support positive behaviour using consistent, tailored strategies
• Help prepare learning resources and support classroom delivery
• Work closely with teachers, parents and external professionals to support pupil progress
• Promote an inclusive, safe and respectful learning environment
Who we’re looking for
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in education or care
• A calm, patient and flexible individual with a genuine passion for supporting ALN pupils
• Knowledge of ALN or a strong interest in inclusive practice
• Confidence in managing behaviour in a positive and nurturing way
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• A driving licence and access to transport is helpful but not essential
What we offer
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will receive:
• Competitive daily pay of £88.92 to £101.92, depending on experience, paid weekly via PAYE
• Full-time, term-time hours (8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday)
• Free access to training and CPD opportunities, including ALN-focused development
• £125 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Easy-to-use app to manage your availability and timesheets
• Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension scheme
Why become a SEN Teaching Assistant?
This role is more than classroom support. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be a valued member of an ALN school community, helping children and young people overcome barriers, build confidence and reach their potential. Each day offers the opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on the lives of pupils aged 3 to 16 with ALN.
Whether you are experienced or just starting your journey in education, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that invests in its staff and places inclusion and care at the heart of everything it does.