SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time or Part-Time Long-Term or Permanent Opportunity Immediate Start Available

This is a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 2–19 years with a range of additional learning needs. The setting provides a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

• Support pupils with SEND on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help pupils access the curriculum and achieve individual learning goals
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents where required
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD, MLD, or PMLD
• Experience working within a special school or SEND environment is desirable
• Team Teach training is highly advantageous
• Patient, resilient, and caring approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices
• Commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs

North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies.

• discounted high street shopping
• travel offers
• gym memberships
• and more
• comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services

All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.