Sen Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Mildenhall; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a September start across welcoming schools in England. You will support pupils with a range of needs, help deliver engaging lessons, and contribute to a safe, inclusive classroom environment.

Essential requirements include a full UK driving licence, an Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, and valid Right to Work in the UK. Practical experience with SEN or related roles is highly valued, with a caring, patient, and proactive

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive outcomes for every child.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Skills

Driving licence

DBS Update Service

Right to Work in UK

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - September Start

Start your new role this September - begin your onboarding and compliance checks over the summer so you're ready for day one!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We're looking for dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join welcoming schools this September.

What we're looking for:

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service to help fast-track your application.
• Practical experience supporting children with SEN or transferable experience from education, care, youth work, coaching, mentoring, or similar roles.
• A valid Right to Work in the UK.
• A caring, patient, and proactive approach with a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development.

What you'll do:

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and positive outcomes for every child.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

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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