SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Christchurch
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role:
We are looking for a caring and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs specialist schools across Christchurch. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a difference and has experience working with children with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or communication challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with complex needs.

• Assist with personal care, mobility, and communication as required.

• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education plans (IEPs).

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN or complex needs is highly desirable.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient, empathetic approach.

• Willingness to support with personal care if needed.

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Variety and Choice: We offer a wide range of roles and opportunities to match your skills and preferences.

• CPD Academy: Access to continuous professional development to support your career growth.

• Weekly Pay: Competitive pay based on your skills, experience, flexibility, and availability.

• myTP App: Simplify work administration and communication with our digital services.

• Excellence in Education Awards: Recognition for the positive impact you make in schools.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.