Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education agency in the UK is seeking experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to support children with Autism and other special educational needs. This role offers market-leading pay ranging from £90 to £105 per day, guaranteed payment schemes, and access to CPD courses. Applicants should have experience in SEND settings and a caring personality. The agency provides 24/7 support and a commitment to quality staffing, ensuring a rewarding working environment.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Flexible working hours

£100 referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours.
• Experience in SEND settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special educational needs.
• Provide 1:1 and group support based on individual needs.

Skills

Experience working within SEND settings

Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1

Caring and nurturing personality

Job description

East of England/ permanent / £90 - 105 per day

Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others?

Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Essex, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants to join us. As one of the UKs largest education agencies, we also offer in‑house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.

We are available 24/7 and have built strong relationships with a multitude of SEND provisions, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties, Social Emotional Mental Health, Emotional Behavioural Difficulties, or Attention Deficit Disorder then it’s highly likely we will be able to find a rewarding role for you.

The successful SEND Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience working within SEND settings
• Experience supporting children in groups or 1:1
• A caring and nurturing personality

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
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

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

Register with TeacherActive or learn more about our services.