We are recruiting a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 5–15 within a specialist educational setting. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, working 8.45am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday. You will be joining a high-quality specialist provision that is recognised for its nurturing ethos and commitment to inclusion. The school offers: A child-centred and supportive environment Small class sizes with excellent staff-to-pupil ratios A strong focus on emotional wellbeing, communication and independence A collaborative team with access to specialist support Pupils have a range of Special Educational Needs, including: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and Associated learning and developmental difficulties Key Responsibilities Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups Assist with learning activities and emotional regulation Encourage positive behaviour and engagement Work closely with teachers and specialist staff Requirements Minimum 6 months childcare experience, particularly supporting children Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable A patient, flexible and caring approach Strong communication and teamwork skills Why Work with Teaching Personnel? Competitive weekly pay - £13.75 per hour A dedicated consultant to support your journey Access to free CPD and SEN-focused training Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Work with a trusted UK-leading education recruitment agency 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.