Part-Time Teaching assistant

Term Time Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 2-19 with severe learning difficulties. This role involves assisting class teachers, promoting independence, and facilitating life skills development. The ideal candidate will have experience or interest in special educational needs, alongside strong communication skills and a commitment to safeguarding children. Full training and professional development will be provided, and flexibility for training outside regular hours is required.

Benefits

Full training and continued professional development

Positive, inclusive, and supportive environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience or interest in special educational needs is essential.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Flexibility to attend training or meetings outside regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering highly personalised activities.
• Support pupils' communication using a Total Communication approach.
• Facilitate development of life skills such as self-care and social interaction.
• Provide physical, sensory, and mobility support where required.
• Promote independence and confidence for all learners.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Ability to work collaboratively

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Experience or interest in special educational needs

Job description

As a Part-Time Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils aged 2-19 who have severe to profound learning difficulties, many of whom also have additional needs such as physical disabilities, sensory impairments, and autistic spectrum conditions. You will work as part of a skilled, multidisciplinary team to deliver a rich, functional, and communicative curriculum focused on independence, personal autonomy, life skills, and social relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the class teacher in delivering highly personalised activities aligned with pupils' individual education plans.
• Support pupils' communication using a Total Communication approach.
• Facilitate development of life skills such as self-care, social interaction, and leisure activities.
• Provide physical, sensory, and mobility support where required.
• Promote independence, confidence, and personal autonomy for all learners.

About You

• Experience or interest in special educational needs is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, patience, and resilience.
• Ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children (enhanced DBS required).
• Flexibility to attend training or meetings outside regular hours.

Terms & Conditions

• Hours: Part-time (flexible)
• Pay: Dependent on experience, with progression opportunities.
• Development: Full training and continued professional development provided.
• Safeguarding: Enhanced DBS required.

Why Join Us as a Part-Time Teaching Assistant?

• Work within an outstanding specialist team committed to improving outcomes for young people with complex needs.
• Be part of a positive, inclusive, and supportive environment.
• Access ongoing training and clear development pathways.

Not quite the right role for you? We have a range of positions across SEN and specialist settings - feel free to contact us or pass this opportunity on to someone who may be interested.

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).