KS3 SEND Teaching Assistant

KS3 SEND Teaching Assistant – Full-time, temporary to permanent from September 2026

The inspection report describes a structured and supportive learning environment where pupils feel safe, understood, and well supported. Staff work consistently to build positive relationships and help pupils re‑engage with learning through clear routines and personalised approaches. Leadership demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and continual improvement, ensuring pupils’ emotional well‑being and individual needs are central to daily practice.

This KS3 SEND Teaching Assistant role offers a full‑time, temporary to permanent opportunity starting in September 2026. The KS3 SEND Teaching Assistant will support pupils with additional needs within a Key Stage 3 setting, helping them access learning, regulate emotions, and build confidence during an important stage of their education. This role is ideal for a calm, resilient, and committed KS3 SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusive practice and supporting pupils to make meaningful progress.

• Support pupils with SEND within a Key Stage 3 classroom environment
• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support to help pupils access the curriculum
• Assist with differentiated learning activities tailored to individual needs
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Work closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and pastoral teams to follow support plans
• Support pupils during transitions, lessons, and unstructured times
• Maintain a calm, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Observe and share information regarding pupil progress and well‑being
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

• Experience supporting young people with SEND, ideally within Key Stage 3
• Understanding of inclusive practice and adolescent development
• Calm, patient, and consistent approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Flexible and responsive to individual needs
• Willingness to begin on a temporary basis with the opportunity to become permanent
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE, with no self‑employed or umbrella company requirements. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Our pay portal provides comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.