Supply SEN TA

The Education Network; Bingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized education recruitment agency in the UK seeks a compassionate Supply SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school. This role involves providing individualized support to students with special educational needs, promoting their emotional and educational development. Ideal candidates have experience with SEN and a genuine passion for helping children. Competitive daily rates and ongoing support are provided.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates paid weekly

Opportunities for long-term placements

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Ability to remain calm and positive in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure a holistic approach.

Skills

Supporting pupils with additional learning needs

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Patience and emotional regulation

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Supply SEN Teaching Assistant – SEN School (BD16 Area) | Location: BD16, West Yorkshire | Salary: £85 – £100 per day (dependent on experience) | Contract Type: Supply / Temporary | Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing | Agency: The Education Network

About the Role

The Education Network is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate Supply SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist SEN school located in the BD16 area. This welcoming and inclusive school caters for children with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), communication difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs.

As a Supply SEN TA, you will play a vital role in supporting students’ learning, emotional development, and wellbeing. Working closely with class teachers and the wider support team, you will help deliver personalised learning activities and create a positive, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with diverse special educational needs.
• Support students in developing confidence, communication, and independence skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation through patience and consistency.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to ensure a holistic approach to learning.
• Adapt resources and learning materials to suit varying abilities and sensory needs.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (school or care setting experience welcome).
• A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to remain calm, positive, and flexible in a dynamic school environment.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.

Why Join The Education Network?

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career advice.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Safeguarding and Compliance

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.