SEND Teaching assistant Temporary

Position: SEND Teaching assistant (Permanent, Contract, Temporary)
SEND Teaching Assistant
We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs within a specialist education setting. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with complex needs including autism, PMLD, ASD, and global developmental delay.

Key Information

• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant

• Setting:
Specialist SEND provision

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Contract:

Full time

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Start Date:

As soon as possible

• Pupil Needs:
Autism, ASD, PMLD, Global Developmental Delay

The Role – Day-to-Day Duties
As SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide consistent, tailored support throughout the school day. Duties will include:

• Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Assisting pupils with autism, ASD, PMLD, and global developmental delay to access learning

• Supporting communication, engagement, and sensory regulation

• Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility where required

• Implementing individual support strategies and care plans

• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing

• Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment

• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team

Person Specification

• Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or within a complex SEND setting

• Understanding of autism, ASD, PMLD, and global developmental delay

• A calm, patient, and resilient approach

• Strong awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils

• Physically and emotionally resilient due to the nature of the role

• Reliable, flexible, and committed to inclusive education

Why Apply?

• Highly rewarding role supporting pupils with complex needs

• Supportive specialist working environment

• Full-time opportunity offering consistency and routine

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant