SEND Teaching Assistant

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

This SEND Teaching Assistant role offers the opportunity to work full time within a specialist setting that supports pupils with additional and complex needs. The school provides a structured and nurturing environment where consistency, clear routines, and positive relationships are central to daily practice. This role is ideal for a SEND Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting behaviour and emotional regulation, with the opportunity to move into a permanent position.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Provide classroom and pastoral support for pupils with SEND
• Support pupils on a one to one or small group basis as directed by teaching staff
• Assist pupils with engagement, emotional regulation, and positive behaviour strategies
• Follow individual education plans and behaviour support plans consistently
• Support learning activities and adapt tasks to meet individual needs
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
• Use de escalation and behaviour management strategies effectively
• Work closely with teachers, SEN staff, and wider professionals
• Contribute to a calm, safe, and structured learning environment
• Uphold safeguarding, welfare, and health and safety responsibilities at all times

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or supporting pupils with additional needs
• Team Teach training is desirable and applicants with current certification are encouraged to apply
• Willingness to undertake Team Teach training if not already trained
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach to behaviour and emotional support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Commitment to a full time, temporary to permanent role
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Passion for inclusive education and supporting pupil development