SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants for various roles across Suffolk and Great Yarmouth. Whether experienced or new, you'll support children with special educational needs in primary schools and specialist environments, contributing to their learning and development. Enjoy flexible long-term or temporary roles with competitive daily pay and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Personalised job matching

Competitive daily pay

Flexibility in roles

Access to a extensive network of schools

Continued support and CPD opportunities

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children with SEN is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and supportive attitude required.
• Genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs in mainstream schools and Specialist Resource Bases.
• Provide a caring and empathetic environment for students.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to enhance learning.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Appropriate qualifications and training

Job description

Location: Suffolk and Great Yarmouth Area (including Lowestoft, Beccles, Halesworth, and surrounding towns)
Salary: £89.60 - £100 per day
Contract: Long-Term & Temporary Roles Available

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we're looking for proactive, caring individuals who genuinely want to make a difference in education.

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for immediate starts as well as for September in both mainstream primary schools and Specialist Resource Bases (SRBs) across Suffolk and the Great Yarmouth area.

What We’re Looking For:
A proactive, supportive attitude
A genuine interest in working with children with SEN
Experience is great but not essential – we welcome those eager to learn
Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills

What We Offer:
Personalised job matching – we find the right school for your strengths and values
Competitive daily pay – £89.60 to £100 per day
Flexibility – a range of long-term and temporary roles available
Access to a wide network of schools across Suffolk and Great Yarmouth
Continued support – CPD opportunities and expert guidance from our education consultants

Whether you’re looking to start now or planning ahead for September, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

To apply or learn more, contact Jake Askew at Teaching Personnel:

Call us on 01603 972 872 – we’d love to chat and see how we can support you.

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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