Supply SEN Teaching Assistant

Long-term Teachers Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Long-term Teachers Ltd is seeking Supply SEN Teaching Assistants in Bridgwater to support students with diverse needs in SEN schools. This role offers flexibility, varied opportunities in education, and the chance for career progression through temporary and long-term placements. Ideal candidates will have experience with children and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Flexibility to choose work days

Opportunities for diverse educational experiences

Career progression possibilities

Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities

Support during clearance and onboarding process

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is essential.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and student needs.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Working closely with students in small groups or one-to-one.
• Creating a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for all students.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Enhanced child workforce DBS

Job description

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Client:

Long-term Teachers Ltd

Location:

Bridgwater, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

6

Posted:

25.06.2025

Expiry Date:

09.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Supply SEN Teaching Assistants

Location: Various locations

Start date: As soon as possible

Contract: (Flexible (ad-hoc, long-term and permanent opportunities available)

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a range of SEN schools and specialist provisions, supporting students with diverse needs, including social, emotional and mental health challenges, complex learning needs, speech and language difficulties, autism and ADHD. You will assist with classroom activities, provide 1:1 support and contribute to creating an inclusive and engaging learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

Your role will change slightly dependant on the school and the role, but your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons, activities and interventions
• Working closely with students in small groups or one-to-one, supporting their learning and development
• Creating a safe, caring and nurturing environment for all students
• Adapting to the individual needs of children, following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Collaborating effectively with staff and build positive relationships with students

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or vulnerable individuals is essential (within a SEN settings is desirable)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to different school environments and student needs
• A patient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting young learners
• Ability to drive is preferred as this opens up your opportunities for work
• An enhanced child workforce DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why choose this role?

• Flexibility: Choose the days and type of work that suits your schedule
• Diverse opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in a variety of educational settings and roles
• Career progression: Start with ad-hoc work and explore the potential for long-term or permanent placement in schools that match your aspirations

Types of roles available:

• Supply work: Provide essential support to various schools on an as-needed basis
• Long-Term Placements: Build relationships and make a lasting impact at a single school on a part-time or full-time basis
• Specialist roles: Work 1:1 with children with special educational needs or support as a general classroom TA

Working with Long-term Teachers:

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom