SEND Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school on a permanent basis, starting in the new academic year. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and making a meaningful difference in their educational journey.

The successful candidate will work closely with pupils who have a range of complex and severe learning needs, providing tailored support to help them access learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Support students with severe and complex needs, including:

Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
ADHD
Physical disabilities
Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

Assist with personal care where required, ensuring dignity, respect, and safeguarding are maintained at all times
Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and social development
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and wider support staff to deliver personalised learning and care plans
Create a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Experience working with children or young people with SEND in an education, care, or support setting
Knowledge or experience supporting pupils with Autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and/or PMLD
A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
Confidence supporting pupils with personal care requirements
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners
What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

A permanent position within a supportive and specialist SEND school
Competitive salary
Access to ongoing professional development and training
Dedicated support throughout the recruitment process
The opportunity to build a rewarding and long-term career supporting children and young people with additional needs
If you're committed to making a lasting impact in the lives of pupils with SEND and are looking for a rewarding permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you

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.

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