SEN Teaching Assistant

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on classes are small, allowing for highly personalised, relationship‑based support in a safe, nurturing environment. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

How the role is set up

Help build independence, confidence and positive social interactions. Observe behaviour, identify concerns and provide feedback to teachers and the therapeutic team.

Where someone would start

Classes are small, allowing for highly personalised, relationship‑based support in a safe, nurturing environment. supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Able to support learners with patience and structure.

What is expected

• Experience working with or caring for school‑age children.
• Strong communication skills with children and colleagues.
• Good organisation and time management.

Job details

• Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• This specialist therapeutic setting supports children whose early experiences of trauma significantly impact their learning, behaviour and emotional regulation.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• First Aid
• SEN experience