Education ​/ Teaching, Special Needs ​/ Learning Disabilities, Elementary School

Position: Additional Needs Support
Teaching Assistant – Additional Needs (Supply)

Location:

Primary to Post‑16 ALN/SEND Schools

Contract:

Full Time & Part Time Available

Employer:

Teaching Personnel
Start:
Immediate and ongoing opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Additional Learning Needs?
Teaching Personnel are seeking dedicated and flexible Supply Teaching Assistants to work across a range of Additional Needs schools, supporting learners aged 4–19.

You will be working with pupils with a variety of needs, which may include:

ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder)
ADHD
MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)
SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs)
Physical disabilities
Non‑verbal learners / communication needs
Down syndrome
Global developmental delay
Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
Sensory processing difficulties
Challenging behaviours

Role Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 or small‑group support to help learners access the curriculum
Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and engagement in class activities
Work collaboratively with teachers and therapists to support individual learning plans
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour
Support learners with personal care where required (training provided)
Adapt activities and learning materials to individual ability levels
Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

Is patient, adaptable and compassionate
Has experience with SEND/ALN or is eager to learn
Can build strong, positive relationships with young people
Is comfortable supporting personal care and physical needs
Can commit to full‑time or part‑time supply work through our agency
Is reliable, proactive, and confident supporting varied learning needs

What Teaching Personnel can offer you:

Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
Flexible work to suit your availability
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
Support from a dedicated consultant
Opportunities in a variety of specialist settings

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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