SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Dibden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist educational organization in Dibden is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant. This role involves providing essential support to children with complex needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition and various learning difficulties. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a similar role and demonstrate empathy, patience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £13.75 per hour, a full-time term-time contract, and potential for a permanent placement after the initial term.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term placement with potential for permanent contract

Access to CPD and specialist training

Guidance from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly beneficial.
• Willingness to undergo training for personal care and physical support.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to be patient, empathetic, and resilient with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support during lessons.
• Assist with communication systems like PECS and Makaton.
• Collaborate with teachers and therapists to deliver personalized education plans.
• Create a nurturing learning environment.
• Contribute to adapted learning tasks and therapeutic activities.

Skills

Experience supporting children with SEN

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Patience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School
Location: Dibden area
Pay Rate: £13.75 per hour
Contract: Term Time Only

Are you motivated by helping children with complex needs reach their full potential? Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate and reliable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated specialist school in Dibden. You’ll play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), physical disabilities, and various medical conditions.

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to make a meaningful impact within an inclusive educational environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 and small-group support to pupils during lessons
• Assist with communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, and sensory-based strategies
• Work alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to help deliver personalised education plans (IEPs)
• Create a safe, nurturing, and positive learning space that supports emotional and academic development
• Contribute to adapted learning tasks and therapeutic activities

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly beneficial
• Willingness to take part in training for personal care, mobility, and physical support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting complex needs
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team as well as independently

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive hourly rate of £13.75, paid weekly
• Full-time, term-time role
• Long-term placement with potential for a permanent contract
• Access to regular CPD and specialist SEN training
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant

If you’re passionate about supporting SEN learners and ready to progress in your education career, we’d love to hear from you—apply today!

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.
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