SEN Teaching Assistant - Bourne

Justteachers Ltd; Bourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Bourne is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with diverse needs in a specialist education setting. This flexible, part-time supply role offers varied daily work and potential progression to full-time from September.

You will work with teaching staff to provide 1:1 and small-group support, help develop communication, social and independence skills, adapt materials, and foster an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEN experience beneficial but not essential.
• A patient, compassionate and resilient nature.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Flexible approach; willingness to work across settings or needs.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management.
• Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being.
• Help pupils develop communication, social and independence skills.
• Adapt learning materials to support accessibility and engagement.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Small group support

Behaviour support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers are looking for a dedicated and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist education setting in Bourne. This is a flexible, part-time supply position, ideal for those seeking varied work or looking to gain experience in a supportive SEN environment.
You will work closely with teaching staff to provide individualised support to pupils with a range of needs, helping them to engage in learning and develop key life skills. This role offers the opportunity to build experience within a specialist provision, with the potential to move into a full-time position from September.

Key Responsibilities:

Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, tailored to their individual needs
Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery and classroom management
Encourage positive behaviour and emotional well-being
Help pupils develop communication, social, and independence skills
Adapt learning materials to support accessibility and engagement
Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

Pre-requisites:

Experience working with children or young people (SEN experience beneficial but not essential)
A patient, compassionate, and resilient nature
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
A flexible approach and willingness to work across different settings or needs
Ability to build rapport with pupils with diverse learning requirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable