SEND Teaching Assistant

West Midlands/ temporary / £100 - 130 per day dependent on experience

Location:

Hereford
Position Type:
Full-Time (5 days a week)

Immediate Start Available!

Are you ready to make a real impact in a child's life? We need a passionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide 1-2-1 support for a primary-aged student with special educational needs (SEND). This is an urgent opportunity to join a supportive team and help a student thrive academically and socially. If you're ready to jump in and make a difference, apply today — we want to hear from you!

• 1-2-1 support for a primary-aged SEND student, assisting them in the classroom and throughout the school day.
• Helping the student engage with lessons and activities in a way that’s tailored to their individual needs.
• Working closely with the teacher and other school staff to implement effective strategies and provide the best possible support.
• Encouraging the student’s personal development, boosting confidence, and promoting social and emotional growth.
• Monitoring the student’s progress and adapting support to ensure they are always progressing and thriving.

• A compassionate and patient individual with previous experience working with SEND students.
• Strong communication skills to build a positive, trusting relationship with the student, teachers, and staff.
• Someone proactive and adaptable, ready to support the student both academically and emotionally.
• A team player with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference every day.
• Experience in a primary school setting is highly preferred.

• Experience supporting students with specific SEND needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, learning disabilities).
• Relevant SEND training, such as Makaton or PECS, would be a plus.

• Immediate start – support a student right away!
• Full-time, Monday to Friday – a consistent and rewarding role where you can make a difference.
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.