SEN Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? Join our team at Teaching Personnel, where we collaborate with a wide range of specialist provisions to provide exceptional support for students with autism and complex needs.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals to work in a partner special needs school. You will:

• Provide 1:1 support and lead small group activities to help students achieve their full potential.
• Work with small class sizes, ensuring focused and personalised attention for each student.
• Collaborate with a supportive team, including teachers and other staff members, in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £90+ per day with no agency fees or deductions.
• Access to a wide network of specialist provisions and roles for continued career development.
• Immediate start (following vetting and registration).
• Ongoing support, guidance and professional advice from a personal recruitment consultant within the Teaching Personnel SEN team.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children, particularly those with autism or complex needs (preferred but not essential).
• A caring, patient, and flexible approach to supporting students’ needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children with special educational needs, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV and a member of the team will be in touch!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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