If you are looking for a career within education, we have just the job that will give you a work-life balance, time off during the school holidays, a new challenge every day and a genuine sense of achievement. Working as a specialist Teaching Assistant with children and young people with SEND, you can use your life or work experience to support their learning journey. With the benefit of smaller class sizes, a bespoke curriculum and state of the art facilities, the working environment is welcoming, nurturing and thriving with individuals who want to achieve. Your role will be to support children and young people in gaining independence with their education and in the wider community. Offering support where needed, challenging and extending academic and social capabilities. Working with individuals who have special educational needs and disabilities requires someone who has is caring and considerate, patient, shows perseverance, and be a positive role model who will encourage and ignite self-belief. Sometimes, behaviours may be challenging, but with training and mentor guidance, you will be able to understand and manage situations competently and confidently. This position will suit an individual who is looking to build a career in the education. Perhaps you are just starting out, returning to work, or having a change of career. This is an opportunity to bring your own personality and character to work, where you can really make a difference, gain qualifications along the way, and develop a lasting career in a rewarding sector where your input makes a huge difference to others. Hours are generally 08.30-15.30 Monday to Friday (term time only), but part time hours are also available. Unfortunately, we can't offer sponsorship so please only apply if you are eligible to live and work in the UK.