SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract:

Temporary / Supply / Flexible Hours

Benefits:
Holiday Pay

Pension Scheme | Ongoing Support

Some pupils need more than a lesson plan to thrive - they need someone who notices when theyre overwhelmed, understands when words fail and celebrates the small wins others might miss.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, youll be providing 1 : 1 or small group support for pupils with additional needs. Youll adapt learning activities, help manage behaviour, and provide calm, structured support during the school day.

You'll help with :

• Supporting learning objectives tailored to individual targets
• Preparing resources like visual timetables, communication tools, or sensory materials
• Spotting early signs of anxiety or dysregulation and responding calmly
• Recording progress and behaviour and feeding back to the teacher or SENDCo
• Promoting independence, confidence and participation

Experience working with children or young people, especially those with additional needs

A relevant TA or SEND qualification is great, but not essential if you have the right mindset and experience

A good working knowledge of safeguarding (or willingness to complete training with us)

• Flexibility
  choose your working days and take school holidays off
• Variety
  work across different schools, year groups and with pupils with a range of needs
• Support
  your own Account Manager who's just a call or message away
• Training
  access to free CPD including behaviour, autism awareness, and Team-Teach
• Weekly pay
  clear, consistent rates with no umbrella deductions

Send over your CV along and well arrange a short call, handle the checks, and help get you into schools where you can make a real difference.

Excell Supply is REC-registered and an umbrella body for the DBS. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and right-to-work checks.