Team Teach Qualified Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistants 
Harrogate and Surrounding Areas | Competitive Pay Rates

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking to support children and young people with a variety of special educational needs (SEN)? We are seeking compassionate and adaptable individuals to work in schools and specialist provisions across Harrogate, making a real difference to pupils who need additional support to thrive in education.

About the Role: You will be working with pupils who have a range of SEN, including Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), and other complex learning needs. These children and young people require patient, skilled support to help them access learning, develop life skills, and build confidence in a structured and nurturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supporting pupils with diverse SEN needs, ensuring they receive the tailored assistance required to achieve their potential.

• Implementing Team Teach strategies to help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour in a safe and supportive manner.

• Assisting with personal care, communication strategies, and sensory support where necessary, depending on pupil needs.

• Adapting learning materials and working closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide individualised support.

• Encouraging independence, emotional resilience, and positive social interactions.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible Opportunities – Work that suits your schedule.

• Professional Development – Gain experience in a variety of SEN settings and access training opportunities.

• Long-Term Career Prospects – Many of our placements lead to permanent roles within specialist schools and provisions.

• Competitive Pay – Reflecting your skills, experience, and dedication to supporting pupils with additional needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with a range of SEN, including SEMH, ASD, PMLD, or complex learning needs.

• A compassionate, patient, and proactive approach.

• A current Team Teach qualification (Desirable).

• While transport is beneficial, it is not essential.

Location: Opportunities are available across Harrogate and nearby areas, including Knaresborough, Ripon, and Boroughbridge.

If you are passionate about providing meaningful support to pupils with SEN and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to take the next step in your education career!

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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.
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