SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description.

We are seeking reliable and compassionate Bank SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supply staff pool. This role is ideal for individuals looking for flexible, ad hoc work supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across our school.

As a Bank SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide short-term cover as required, supporting pupils either one-to-one or in small groups, and assisting teaching staff in creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

• Support pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and social, emotional, and mental health needs
• Provide one-to-one or small group support as directed by the class teacher or SENCo
• Assist with learning activities, behaviour management, and personal care where required
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupil engagement
• Ensure safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

• Experience working with children with SEN (in a school or similar setting preferred but not required)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Ability to adapt quickly to different classrooms and pupil needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)

• Flexible working to fit around other commitments.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to gain experience across different age groups and SEN needs.
• Supportive school environment.

Please submit your CV and Levi will be in touch with next steps.

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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