SEN Teaching Assistants

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Warmley Park School is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join our Specialist Team on a fixed-term contract until 3 January 2028, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only. Start date 4 January 2027.

We support pupils with SEND and are committed to providing high quality education and care. You will assist teaching staff with educational, developmental and welfare needs, help manage resources and contribute to pupils' supervision.

Qualifications

• GCSEs: minimum 3 with English and Maths.
• Experience supervising a class and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive outcomes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with teaching staff.
• Empathetic and understanding to student needs.
• Believes behaviour is communication and values curiosity, connection and courage.

Responsibilities

• To provide assistance to teaching staff in meeting educational, developmental and welfare needs of pupils in a special school.
• Assist teachers in the management and maintenance of school resources.
• Contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.
• Join a supportive and dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for children with SEND.

Skills

Class supervision

Good communication

Empathy toward students

Team collaboration with teachers

Behaviour as communication

Education

Three GCSEs (A-C) including English and Maths

Job description

Contract: Fixed Term until 3rd January 2028, 8.45am -3.45pm (32.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday, Term Time Only

Start Date: 4th January 2027Join our Specialist Team

Warmley Park School currently have an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic, energetic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistants.

At Warmley Park, we believe that every learner deserves the very best provision of both education and care.

We expect and promote a culture of connection. We develop independence, communication and relationship through holistic approaches, focused on preparing children for their futures.

Our values of connection, courage and curiosity are seen through our daily practice, with every adult responding to children as individuals, in a way that enables them to thrive and flourish. This also relates to our own reflective practice where we drive forward standards bravely.

We believe in possibility and therefore raise aspirations. Through doing this, we enhance, not only our learners lives, but all those they touch.

Job overview

To provide assistance to teaching staff in meeting the educational, developmental and welfare needs of pupils in a special school, to assist teachers in the management and maintenance of school resources and to contribute to the supervision and welfare of pupils throughout the school.

Our SEN Teaching Assistants are the key to the progress and achievements of young people at Warmley Park and we strive to make all our support staff feel valued and supported. We offer a thorough training and induction programme and will ensure you have the support, skills, and tools you need to deliver quality care for each young person.

Our pupils need to be supported by staff who are committed to an unconditional positive regard approach.

Job requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
• Believes behaviour is communication and values curiosity, connection and courage

At Warmley Park, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where both pupils and staff can thrive. We value teamwork, professional reflection and continuous development.

You will join a supportive and dedicated team who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

We are committed to building connections and culture where we care and advocate for SEND provision and consideration wherever we can.

Our website is currently undergoing a revamp so please do come and get to know us in real life!

Key dates:

Application deadline: 9.00am, Wednesday 11th November 2026 (Successful applicants will be notified after shortlisting on 11th November 2026)

Interview date: Wednesday18th November 2026