Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have the patience, empathy and dedication to help every child reach their full potential?
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic and committed Supply SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of educational settings, supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them access learning in a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who want to make a real difference to children’s educational experiences, development and wellbeing.
The Role
As a Supply SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. These may include autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, learning disabilities, physical disabilities and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
- Supporting pupils to access learning activities and achieve their individual learning goals.
- Implementing strategies and interventions to meet pupils’ individual needs.
- Promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.
- Supporting pupils with communication, interaction and independence skills.
- Adapting learning activities and resources to support different abilities and learning styles.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
- Creating a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Supporting pupils’ personal care needs where required and agreed as part of the role.
- Following safeguarding procedures and promoting the welfare of all pupils.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Patient, caring and understanding.
- Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
- Confident building positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Flexible and able to adapt to different educational settings.
- Proactive, reliable and enthusiastic about helping children succeed.
- Able to follow individual support plans and guidance from teaching staff.
- Committed to safeguarding, inclusion and equal opportunities.
Previous experience working with children with SEN is desirable. Experience in a mainstream school, special school, nursery or alternative provision would be beneficial. Relevant qualifications or training in SEN, autism awareness, communication support or behaviour management are also advantageous.
What We Offer
- Flexible supply work to suit your availability.
- Day-to-day, short-term and potential long-term placements.
- Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of educational settings.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference to children’s lives.
- Opportunities to develop your skills and experience in special educational needs education.
- Support from a dedicated recruitment team.
