SEN Teaching Assistant in Luton)

Academics Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate starts

Ongoing bookings

Support from education recruitmentCONs

Experience in specialist SEN school

Job summary

Academics Ltd is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist school on the outskirts of Luton. Immediate starts and ongoing bookings offer consistent, long-term work in a setting supporting pupils with autism and other SEN needs.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, adapt activities, and work with staff to meet individual needs, fostering independence and confidence in pupils throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Patience, empathy and resilience in challenging settings.
• Reliable and committed to ongoing work.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with autism, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.
• Help deliver engaging and adapted learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Empathy

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Luton- SEN Teaching Assistant- Luton

Are you a passionate and resilient individual looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

Academics are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist SEN school on the outskirts of Luton. These roles are available for an immediate start, offering ongoing bookings for individuals looking for consistent, long-term work.

The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, learning disabilities and complex needs. The setting provides a structured, supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The Role - SEN Teaching Assistant

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Support pupils with autism, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.
• Help deliver engaging and adapted learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
• Build trusting relationships and provide consistent support throughout the school day.
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage independence and celebrate pupils' progress.

The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant

We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEN, although transferable experience will also be considered.
• Are patient, empathetic, resilient and proactive.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Can build positive relationships and adapt their approach to individual pupils.
• Are reliable and committed to ongoing work.

What We Offer

• £475-£500 per week, depending on skills and experience.
• Immediate starts available.
• Ongoing bookings with the opportunity for consistent work.
• Experience within a specialist SEN school.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your experience within a specialist setting, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Whether you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience from care, support work or a similar background, we would love to hear from you.

Academics are acting as an agency in relation to this vacancy.

Education and Training- Luton-Education and Training- Luton- Education and TrainingSalary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.