Entry Level SEND Teaching Assistant

Reed; Berkeley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist school is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. Responsibilities include building positive relationships, supporting curriculum delivery, and promoting personal growth. Applicants should have GCSEs in Maths and English and a genuine interest in young people's development. The role offers full training, ongoing support, and benefits including a welcome bonus and health cashback plan.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing support

Funded opportunities for further qualifications

Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme

Health cashback plan

Car lease and bike-to-work schemes

Perks and discounts platform

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Commitment to treating each pupil as an individual.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with pupils.
• Encourage independence and personal growth.
• Support delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Assist class teacher with daily activities.
• Adapt flexibly to changing needs.
• Promote all areas of pupils' development.

Skills

Support for young people

Building relationships

Understanding of safeguarding

Positive approach

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: GL13 (driver or access to transport required due to location)
Salary: £22,102.72 – £24,103.93 per annum (actual salary, dependent on experience and qualifications)
Additional: £1,000 welcome bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week, term-time only

Role Overview

A specialist school for students aged 11–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join its team. The school combines elements of mainstream and special education to create a supportive and aspirational environment where young people can thrive and prepare for life beyond school.

Key Responsibilities

• Build positive, caring relationships with pupils to foster a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage independence and personal growth while maintaining high behavioural expectations.
• Support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, helping pupils achieve across all areas of learning.
• Assist the class teacher with daily classroom activities and routines.
• Adapt flexibly to the changing needs of the school.
• Promote pupils’ cognitive, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-professional team.
• Complete documentation related to incidents, health, and behaviour under guidance.

Candidate Requirements

• A genuine interest in supporting young people and building trusted relationships.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English – essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Commitment to treating each pupil as an individual.
• A positive and creative approach to meeting diverse needs.

Benefits

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Funded opportunities to gain further qualifications.
• Life assurance and enhanced pension scheme.
• Health cashback plan.
• Car lease and bike-to-work schemes.
• Perks and discounts platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

If interested, please submit an up to date CV