SEN Teaching Assistant

REESON Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant secondary school in St Helens this September. The role involves supporting students with special educational needs, adapting lessons, and providing targeted interventions. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. Training and professional development will be offered to facilitate career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Work with teachers to adapt lessons and provide targeted interventions.
• Support individual pupils in classroom and small groups.
• Build positive relationships with students.

Skills

Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Excellent communication skills

Supportive nature

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: St Helens
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only

We are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a vibrant secondary school in St Helens this September. This SEN Teaching Assistant position is ideal for someone passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs and helping them thrive in a mainstream setting.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers to adapt lessons, provide targeted interventions, and support individual pupils both in the classroom and in small groups. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have a patient, empathetic approach and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of students, whether you are already an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your career in education. Training and professional development will be provided to help you excel as an SEN Teaching Assistant in our school community.

Requirements:

• Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or working with children/young people with SEN.

• Excellent communication skills and a supportive nature.

• A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of England.