Classroom Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel; Berkeley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension

Enhanced leave & sick pay

GP access 24/7

Health cash plan

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Berkeley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning in a specialist independent day school.

You will work in a small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially and emotionally while making a meaningful impact through tailored supports and collaborative planning with staff.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom.
• Assist with differentiated learning activities.
• Support communication, social, and independence skills.
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators.
• Support behaviour management strategies.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Safeguarding & child protection

SEMH/ASD experience

Differentiated learning

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Location: Berkeley
Sector: SEN Support
Job Role: Long-term, short-term, Supply roles available
Job Type: Full Time (5 days a week)
Start Date: September Onwards

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Berkeley to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.

You’ll work in a supportive, small‑class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
• Assist with differentiated learning activities
• Support communication, social, and independence skills
• Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
• Support behaviour management strategies

Skills & Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience with SEMH and/or ASD

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
• 24/7 GP access & health cash plan
• Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
• £1,000 refer‑a‑friend bonus

All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position, but the option to make the 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 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.