Teaching Assistant; SEN

Position: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Teaching Assistant

Pay Scale:
Band A, Point 4 (£16,190 actual salary)

Hours:

25 hours per week, 45.8 weeks per year
(Includes one additional paid week after 5 years of service)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist school to appoint committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in partnership with class teachers, supporting pupil learning and development.

The role will involve supporting pupils within the classroom environment and may include whole-class support and/or 1:1 support for individual pupils, depending on need.

Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is desirable but not essential, as training and professional development will be provided.

About the School

The school is part of a successful and well-established learning community, supporting pupils with complex needs ranging from moderate to severe learning difficulties. Pupils may present with needs including autism, speech and communication difficulties, and global developmental delay.

The school has a strong reputation for maintaining high standards of education and care and offers a supportive, inclusive and well-resourced learning environment.

The successful candidate will:

Demonstrate a genuine commitment to working with pupils with a wide and diverse range of SEN

Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Be flexible and adaptable in supporting teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences

Be keen to work as part of a creative, dynamic and collaborative staff team

Share high expectations for pupil progress, wellbeing and achievement

The school offers:

A supportive and inclusive working environment

Engaged and motivated pupils

Well-resourced and structured classrooms

Ongoing training and continued professional development opportunities

Closing Date for Applications:
Friday 23 January 2026
Interviews:
Week commencing 2 February 2026