Senior Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Shaftesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Dedicated consultant support

Access to free CPD and accredited培训

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to support learners with diverse needs in a fast-paced SEN environment.

You will work with teaching staff to deliver engaging activities, promote independence and foster a positive learning culture, while guiding support staff and contributing to pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Previous SEN experience.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with varying needs.
• Positive, resilient and adaptable approach.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A genuine commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality classroom support.
• Assisting with personalised learning programmes.
• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies.
• Acting as a role model for pupils and colleagues.
• Encouraging participation and confidence.
• Promoting safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Contributing to progress monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting wider school activities where required.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Independent and collaborative

Inclusive education commitment

Job description

Ready to Make an Immediate Impact?

Are you an experienced SEN professional who can step confidently into a specialist environment and make a difference from day one?

We are seeking a proactive Senior Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This opportunity would suit somebody who thrives in a fast-paced setting, possesses excellent initiative and can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families.

We are looking for an individual who can hit the ground running, provide guidance to support staff and contribute to a positive learning culture.

The Role

As a Senior Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting learners with complex educational, communication and social-emotional needs. You will work alongside teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities, encourage independence and help create an environment where every pupil can flourish.

• Providing high-quality classroom support


• Assisting with personalised learning programmes


• Supporting behaviour regulation strategies


• Acting as a role model for pupils and colleagues


• Encouraging participation and confidence


• Promoting safeguarding and pupil wellbeing


• Contributing to progress monitoring and reporting


• Supporting wider school activities where required

What We Are Looking For

• Previous SEN experience


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• Confidence supporting pupils with varying needs


• Positive, resilient and adaptable approach


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively


• A genuine commitment to inclusive education

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment specialist and offers:

• Competitive weekly pay


• Dedicated consultant support


• Access to free CPD and accredited training


• Flexible work opportunities


• Online timesheets


• Pension contributions


• Long-term career opportunities within specialist settings


• A straightforward registration process

If you are an accomplished SEN practitioner seeking a rewarding part-time position where your expertise will be valued from the outset, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application today for immediate consideration.