SEN Teaching Assistants & Support Staff

We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate individuals to work within a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across GL14 and other areas of Gloucestershire
.

We have both temporary and permanent opportunities available
, offering flexibility and long‑term career progression for the right candidates.

We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is beneficial, but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in:

• Psychology (graduates or experienced practitioners)
• Education / Teaching / Support roles
• Youth Work or Social Care
• Police, Military, or Security backgrounds
• Behavioural or Mental Health support
• Care work or residential support

• Supporting students with additional needs in a classroom setting
• Assisting with learning activities and emotional regulation
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment
• Supporting behavioural and communication needs

• Flexible working options (temp & perm roles available)
• Opportunities across multiple SEN schools in Gloucestershire
• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive pay rates
• Supportive team environment
• A positive, patient, and resilient attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting young people
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

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’, which 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.

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If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, apply now to join our growing network of SEN support staff across Gloucestershire.