Specialist Support Assistant (SEN)

TeacherActive Ltd; Nuneaton; Sur place; GBP 14 000 - 19 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

CPD courses

My-Progression channel

Market leading pay

Referral Scheme - £100

Résumé du poste

King Edward VI College in Nuneaton is seeking a temporary Specialist Support Assistant to provide 1:1 SEN support for students aged 16-18. The role runs from 2 November to 18 December 2026, with specific hours across Mon–Fri.

Successful candidates will have a Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification (desirable) and experience supporting learners with SEN. A patient, adaptable approach and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an educational setting.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs.

Responsabilités

• Provide 1:1 support to students aged 16-18 with SEN.
• Help students engage with classroom activities and access their learning.
• Support development of independence and confidence in learners.

Connaissances

1:1 SEN support

Teaching assistant experience

Communication skills

Patient and adaptable

Formation

Teaching Assistant qualification

SEN qualification (desirable)

Description du poste

Are you an experienced Specialist Support Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Do you have experience providing 1:1 classroom support to students with a range of additional learning needs?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping young people achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with King Edward VI College in Nuneaton, supporting their search for a Specialist Support Assistant. The college provides education for students aged 16-18, offering an environment where young people can develop their knowledge, confidence and independence.

The college is looking to appoint a dedicated Specialist Support Assistant on a short-term, full-time basis from Monday 2nd November until Friday 18th December 2026. The successful Specialist Support Assistant will provide 1:1 support to students aged 16-18 with a variety of Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them engage with classroom activities, access their learning and develop their independence.

Working hours will be Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, and Wednesday and Friday from 8:30am to 2:45pm.

The successful Specialist Support Assistant will have:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant or SEN qualification (desirable)
• Experience supporting children or young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Experience providing 1:1 support within an educational setting
• The ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual student needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach with a 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.