SEND Teaching Assistant

AP Education; King's Lynn and West Norfolk; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Curriculum platform access

Training & CPD opportunities

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Efficient onboarding

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to provide face-to-face 2:1 support in Kingslynn and surrounding areas. You will work with a Tutor to support learners from Early Years to KS4 who have SEMH, Autism, and other needs.

You will help prepare learning materials, manage behaviour using positive strategies, and contribute to progress reports. You may liaise with SALT, OT, social workers, and support transitions to mainstream or specialist settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.
• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.
• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support with Tutor for students from Early Years to KS4.
• Assist preparing learning materials for core subjects and SEND-specific activities.
• Implement positive behaviour management strategies and patient approaches.
• Write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and liaise with external professionals.
• Manage daily attendance reporting via attendance software.
• Assist learners transitioning to mainstream or specialist settings.

Skills

SEND/SEMH experience

Education background

Excellent communication

Compassionate and dependable

Education

HLTA certification (preferred)

UK experience in education/youth work

Tools

Attendance software

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Kingslynn

Location: Norfolk

Hourly Rate: £25-£35

Flexible Hours: Up to 30HOURS per week Term-time only

Make a difference where it matters most.

AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Kingslynn and the surrounding regions.

You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to:

• SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health)


• Autism


• EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)


• SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties)


• MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)

Key Responsibilities

You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or SEND-specific


• Implement effective behaviour management using positive strategies and patience.


• Provide a therapeutic and adaptable approach to education, ensuring each learner's individual needs are met.


• Assist the Tutor to write detailed daily/weekly progress reports and, where necessary, liaise with external professionals such as SALT, OT, or Social Workers to facilitate a collaborative, multi-agency approach.


• Manage daily attendance reporting via our attendance software.


• Assist learners in transitioning to mainstream or specialist education settings as appropriate.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience supporting children with SEND/SEMH requirements.


• Background in education, youth work, or therapeutic settings.


• HLTA certification preferred; however, applicants with a minimum of two years' relevant UK experience without qualifications are welcome.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Why AP Education?

• Guaranteed weekly pay.


• Access to tailored curriculum platforms designed for flexibility, accessibility, and personalised learning support.


• Comprehensive Baseline toolkit with downloadable resources and training videos.


• Training sessions led by our Head of Education.


• Regular CPD opportunities, including workshops on trauma-informed practice, to ensure ongoing professional growth.


• Use of our bespoke tutor platform, featuring a wide array of trainings and resources to enhance your support for learners.


• Opportunity to make a direct and meaningful impact on individual students without managing large classroom groups.


• Dedicated Education Coordinator to assist throughout your placement.


• Streamlined compliance process for quick onboarding.


• Ongoing access to new placements, with consistent referrals from our local authority partners ensuring continuity of employment.

AP Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, or sexuality