SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant – Permanent, full time from September 2026

This SEND Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to work full time in a specialist setting supporting pupils with additional needs. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment where consistency, relationships, and emotional support are central to daily practice. This role is ideal for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting pupils’ learning, behaviour, and well‑being on a long‑term basis.

• Provide classroom and pastoral support for pupils with additional learning and emotional needs
• Support pupils on a one-to-one or small group basis as directed by teaching staff
• Assist pupils with engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour strategies
• Support learning activities and help adapt tasks to meet individual needs
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
• Work closely with teachers and wider support teams to deliver consistent support
• Follow individual support plans and agreed behaviour strategies
  
  Contribute to a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or supporting pupils with additional needs
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and emotional support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Commitment to working in a permanent, full-time role
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting pupil development

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.