Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: L31Contract Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-PermStart Date: Immediate
Are you a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role? We are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in the L31 area, proudly rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, to recruit a committed SEN Teaching Assistant for an immediate start.
This is a full-time, long-term position, offered on a temporary-to-permanent basis, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to secure a permanent role within a supportive and inclusive school community.
About the School
The school has a strong reputation for:
* Promoting inclusion and equality across all areas of learning
* Providing excellent support for pupils with Special Educational Needs
* A friendly, collaborative staff team and approachable leadership
* Clear behaviour policies and structured SEN support systems
Staff wellbeing and pupil progress are at the heart of everything this school does, making it an excellent environment for passionate education professionals.
The Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils to reach their full potential by:
* Providing targeted support to pupils with SEN, both 1:1 and in small groups
* Supporting children with a range of needs, including learning difficulties, autism, ADHD, and social/emotional needs
* Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement IEPs, EHCPs, and tailored learning strategies
* Supporting pupils academically, socially, and emotionally throughout the school day
* Promoting positive behaviour and helping pupils develop confidence and independence
* Creating a calm, safe, and nurturing learning environment where all pupils feel valued
* Assisting with classroom preparation and contributing to a positive team culture
What We’re Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience working in a school environment. This is an essential requirement.
Ideally, you will also have:
* Proven experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs
* A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach
* A genuine passion for making a positive difference to children’s lives
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
* Confidence working as part of a wider school team
* Flexibility and a positive, can-do attitude
Why Apply?
* Immediate start with full-time hours
* Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
* Work within a Good Ofsted-rated school
* Supportive leadership and experienced SEN staff
* The chance to make a real and lasting impact on pupils’ development
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, committed, and ready for a new challenge in a supportive mainstream setting, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this fantastic opportunity.
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.