Experienced Teaching Assistant - SEN & Alternative Provision Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready for a new challenge? Do you excel in SEN or behaviour-focused settings and want a role where your skills truly matter? We’re recruiting skilled and resilient Teaching Assistants to work across SEN schools and Alternative Provision settings, supporting pupils with complex needs, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and challenging behaviour. This role is ideal for TAs who are confident, proactive, and experienced in managing behaviour while building positive, consistent relationships with students. The Role As an experienced Teaching Assistant, you will: Support pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis Implement behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques Provide structure, routine, and emotional support Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral teams Help create a calm, safe, and supportive learning environment You’ll be working in settings where consistency, boundaries, and relationships are key. What We’re Looking For Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant (SEN and/or Alternative Provision preferred) Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills Experience supporting pupils with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or complex needs Confidence, resilience, and emotional intelligence A calm, firm, and compassionate approach This is not a general classroom role — we’re looking for TAs who can confidently handle challenging behaviour and thrive in specialist settings. What’s On Offer Long-term roles with temp-to-perm opportunities Supportive leadership and specialist environments Ongoing CPD and SEN-focused training A role where your experience is recognised and valued 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.