Full job descriptionTeaching Assistants needed!
Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and caring Teaching Assistants to join a specialist primary school setting supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. This rewarding role involves working with children who require additional support to access learning, develop communication skills and build confidence within a nurturing and structured environment.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing one-to-one and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with autism, communication difficulties and complex learning needs
• Assisting teachers in delivering engaging, differentiated lessons
• Encouraging positive behaviour and supporting emotional regulation
• Helping pupils develop social skills, independence and self-confidence
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet individual needs
• Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment


We are looking for candidates who:
• Have experience working with children in educational, care or support settings
• Are patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships
• Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Can adapt their approach to meet a variety of learning styles and abilities
• Are reliable, proactive and committed to helping pupils succeed


In return, Teaching Personnel offers:
• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to specialist SEND training and development opportunities
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent roles
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children with additional needs


If you are passionate about supporting young learners and want to be part of a dedicated team helping children achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ’Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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