SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Stanstead St Margarets; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school for children with Severe Learning Difficulties seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a rewarding role supporting students in a safe and inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in SEN/PMLD settings, with a passion for making a difference in young learners' lives. Enjoy sociable hours and be part of a collaborative community.

Benefits

Sociable hours with no weekends

A chance to make a real difference

Welcoming and collaborative community

Pension plan

Tailored professional development

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience or strong training in SEN or PMLD settings is essential.
• Deep understanding of complex learning challenges.
• Previous experience working with SEN children is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN both in-class and during activities.
• Maintain classroom equipment safely.
• Assist the teacher by providing educational support.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Commitment to inclusive education

Job description

The Role – Teaching Assistant (PMLD&SLD)

We are working with a school for children with Severe Learning Difficulties aged 2-19 year. The school is currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated PMLD & SLD Teacher. The school has been ranked outstanding by OFSTED for the past 21 years.

SEN teaching assistant duties:

• Support pupils with SEN in the classroom and during break/lunchtime activities
• Maintain the classroom equipment in a safe and tidy condition
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment
• Assisting the class teacher
• Provide teaching and learning support

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or strong training background in SEN or PMLD settings.
• Deep understanding of complex learning challenges and a commitment to inclusive education.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine enthusiasm for working with children with additional needs.
• Have previous experience working with SEN children

Benefits:

• Sociable hours, NO WEEKENDS – 8.30am-3.30pm (these hours may vary by 45 minutes)
• A chance to make a real difference in pupils’ lives
• A welcoming and collaborative school community
• Working with a smaller close-knit group
• Pension plan

Why Work With Teaching personnel

• Tailored professional development to support your SEN career.
• Join a diverse, inclusive, and values-led school community.
• Enjoy a rewarding career where your work truly makes a difference every day.

Apply Today!

Be part of something special.

If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of young learners with PMLD, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to begin your journey with Teaching personnel

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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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