SEND Teaching Assistant - Flexible 2:1 Support (Term-Time)

AP Education; March; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly pay

Tailored curriculum platforms

Training videos and CPD

Dedicated Education Coordinator

Onboarding and compliance support

Job summary

AP Education is seeking a SEND/SEMH–focused Teaching Assistant to support learners in March in a 2:1 setting. You will work face-to-face with students from Early Years to KS4, helping prepare materials and manage behaviour to foster inclusive learning.

The role supports learners with complex needs, including SEMH, autism, and other conditions, with opportunities to liaise with SALT, OT, and social workers to ensure coordinated care. Term-time hours and weekly pay are provided.

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' UK experience without qualifications are welcome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Compassionate, dependable, and initiative-taking mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4.
• 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.

Job description

AP Education is seeking a SEND/SEMH–focused Teaching Assistant to support learners in March in a 2:1 setting. You will work face-to-face with students from Early Years to KS4, helping prepare materials and manage behaviour to foster inclusive learning.

The role supports learners with complex needs, including SEMH, autism, and other conditions, with opportunities to liaise with SALT, OT, and social workers to ensure coordinated care. Term-time hours and weekly pay are provided.