SEN Teaching Assistant – Specialist School (Ages 3–19)

Career Teachers; Oakham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Permanent position potential

Support from Career Teachers

Job summary

Career Teachers are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a range of needs. This is a full-time role initially via Career Teachers Agency with potential for permanent contract.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, support personalised learning, foster independence and social development, and ensure a calm, safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children and young people, ideally within an educational, care, youth work, or SEN setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Promote independence, confidence and social development.
• Create a calm, safe, and positive learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families.
• Support students with emotional regulation and behavioural needs.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Job description

Career Teachers are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a range of needs. This is a full-time role initially via Career Teachers Agency with potential for permanent contract.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, support personalised learning, foster independence and social development, and ensure a calm, safe learning environment.