SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd in Wellingborough is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 2-11 with varied needs, including autism and physical disabilities. You will provide one-to-one and small group support, aid communication and classroom engagement, and help with mobility.

This full-time role requires delivering personal care when needed and working closely with teachers and therapists to create a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, including those with additional needs.
• Compassionate and resilient by nature.
• Confidence in providing personal care when required.
• Ability to commit to full-time school hours.
• DBS Update Service on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support.
• Aid communication and classroom engagement.
• Support mobility and physical needs.
• Deliver personal care respectfully and sensitively.
• Work closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide a nurturing environment.

Skills

Experience with children

Compassionate and resilient

Personal care when needed

Full-time commitment

Right to work references

Job description

Location: Wellingborough
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: October 2026

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

Working as an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll be working with children aged 2-11 with a variety of complex needs, including autism, physical disabilities, and learning difficulties.

Responsibilities for the SEN Teaching Assistant role include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Aiding communication and classroom engagement
• Supporting mobility and physical needs
• Delivering personal care respectfully and sensitively
• Working closely with teaching staff and therapists to provide a nurturing environment

What we're looking for:

• Experience in working with children, particularly with those with additional needs
• A compassionate and resilient nature
• Confidence in providing personal care when needed
• Ability to commit to the school's full-time working hours
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Able to provide references, and proof of right to work and address

Why register with Vision for Education?

• Competitive weekly pay
• A dedicated consultant who understands your journey from care to education
• Free training and ongoing professional development
• The chance to make a lasting difference in children's lives

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone that would like to make the move into support roles within education.

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