SEND Specialist Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking qualified and experienced Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming and inclusive schools.
We are working closely with schools seeking dedicated SEND professionals to support pupils with a variety of additional needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate to severe learning needs.
These opportunities are available on a full-time and part-time basis and are ideal for experienced SEND Teaching Assistants looking for consistent work and the opportunity to make a lasting impact within education.
Please note: this role has strict essential requirements. Candidates must hold a recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and have recent, relevant UK-based school experience supporting pupils with SEND.
A full UK driving licence is desirable due to school locations, but not essential.
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The Role
As a Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant working through Teaching Personnel, you will:
* Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND
* Deliver targeted interventions to support academic, emotional, and social development
* Support pupils with a range of needs including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and learning needs
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and wider school staff
* Adapt learning resources and activities to support pupil engagement
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies
* Contribute to creating a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment
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A Typical Day May Include
* Supporting individual pupils throughout the school day
* Delivering intervention sessions and structured learning activities
* Assisting pupils with communication and emotional regulation
* Implementing behaviour and support plans
* Supporting classroom learning and adapting activities where required
* Monitoring progress and feeding back to teachers and SENCOs
* Supporting transitions and wider school activities
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Who We're Looking For
* Essential: recognised Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent)
* Essential: recent and relevant UK-based experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school setting
* Experience supporting pupils with needs such as ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning disabilities
* Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills
* A calm, patient, resilient, and proactive approach
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Applications that do not meet both the Level 3 qualification requirement and UK-based SEND school experience requirement will not be progressed.
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Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel
* Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE with no umbrella deductions
* Access to a wide range of full-time, part-time, long-term, and permanent opportunities
* Dedicated personal consultant providing ongoing support and career guidance
* Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training courses
* Opportunities to work across mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and resource bases
* Support with CV writing, interview preparation, and career progression
* Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)
* Quick and efficient registration process
* Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals
* Consistent work available for experienced and qualified SEND professionals
* Strong local knowledge and established relationships with schools
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Apply Today
If you are a qualified Level 3 SEND Teaching Assistant with essential UK-based school experience and are looking for your next full-time or part-time opportunity, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch to find out more about current and upcoming opportunities in your area.
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.
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