SEN Teaching Assistants

SUPPLY PERSONNEL; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working options

Variety of opportunities

Dedicated consultants

Ongoing support

Job summary

Supply Personnel is recruiting caring Teaching Assistants to support primary schools in Loughborough. Roles include SEN-focused and mainstream settings, with part-time, day-to-day supply or full-time temporary positions.

You will support pupils with additional needs, foster an inclusive learning environment and work as part of a supportive school team. DBS enhanced certificate preferred or willingness to obtain.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Careful, patient and reliable approach with pupils.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils.
• Support pupils with SEN to access lessons and activities.
• Help pupils develop communication, social skills and independence.
• Assist with emotional and behavioural support using positive strategies.
• Adapt tasks and resources to individual learning needs.
• Promote inclusion and pupil participation in class activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and support staff.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to ensure pupil welfare.

Skills

One-to-one support

Small-group support

SEN support

Learning development

Independence encouragement

Behaviour support

Adapt learning activities

Inclusion

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Job description

Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities | Supply Basis

Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential?

Supply Personnel is recruiting caring, patient and experienced Teaching Assistants to support our client primary schools across Loughborough.

We have a range of opportunities available, including part-time, day-to-day supply assignments and full-time temporary positions within mainstream primary school settings. These roles involve supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them access learning, develop confidence and participate fully in school life.

Whether you are looking for flexible work to fit around your lifestyle or a full-time temporary role, we would love to hear from you!

The Role – SEN Teaching Assistant

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils with additional needs, helping to create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• One-to-one and small-group support: Providing individual assistance or working with small groups of pupils to help them engage with lessons and activities.
• Supporting additional needs: Assisting children with a range of needs, which may include autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning difficulties and social, emotional or behavioural needs.
• Supporting learning and development: Helping pupils understand classroom activities, follow instructions and work towards their individual learning targets.
• Encouraging independence: Supporting children to develop their communication, social skills, confidence and independence.
• Emotional and behavioural support: Helping pupils manage their emotions, regulate their behaviour and navigate challenging situations using positive and consistent approaches.
• Adapting learning activities: Working alongside teachers to adapt classroom tasks and resources to suit individual learning needs.
• Promoting inclusion: Encouraging pupils to participate in classroom activities, interact with their peers and feel included in the wider school environment.
• Working as part of a team: Collaborating with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff to ensure pupils receive appropriate and consistent support.
• Providing a safe environment: Following school safeguarding procedures and ensuring pupils' welfare and wellbeing remain a priority.

The specific responsibilities will vary depending on the school, the age of the pupils and their individual support requirements.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have the patience, understanding and commitment required to support pupils with additional needs.

• Have previous experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Be caring, patient, reliable and hard-working.
• Have a positive, flexible approach and the ability to adapt to different school environments.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce or be willing to complete a new DBS application.
• Be willing to provide at least two professional references, including a reference covering their most recent employment.
• Be willing to complete annual safeguarding and anaphylaxis training.
• Be willing to undergo all required safeguarding and compliance checks.

Previous experience working within a primary school or supporting pupils with SEN in an educational setting would be highly beneficial.

Why Work with Supply Personnel?

We understand that everyone has different commitments, which is why we offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability and circumstances.

When you join Supply Personnel, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working: Choose part-time, day-to-day assignments or express an interest in longer-term, full-time temporary roles.
• A variety of opportunities: Gain experience across mainstream primary school settings.
• Dedicated, experienced consultants: Receive friendly, personalised support from a team that understands the local education sector.
• Ongoing support: We are here to help throughout your registration and supply journey.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you have experience supporting children with additional needs and want to help pupils thrive in the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Whether you are looking for a few days of work each week or a full-time temporary opportunity, Supply Personnel can help you find a role that suits your skills and availability.