Are you interested in working with children and young people?
Do you have relevant childcare, education, health, and social care experience, or experience through charity and volunteer work?
Are you passionate about working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?
We are seeking enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team working with children and young people with a range of additional needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in pupils’ lives, whether working in a classroom setting providing general support or supporting individual pupils on a 1:1 basis.
The school is an outstanding setting for children and young people with learning and additional needs, catering for both Primary and Secondary aged students. The environment offers learners the opportunity to explore and challenge their potential in every aspect. Our client is multicultural and inclusive, with a diverse complement of staff and children committed to education excellence.
The school is looking to appoint dedicated and motivated individuals keen on long-term development and progression within education. Although the role of a Teaching Assistant can be both challenging and demanding at times due to the specific needs of different children, the position is highly rewarding and can bring great joy and fulfilment when seeing learners succeed and achieve their full potential.
Some key qualities for this position will include resilience and the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal. While previous experience working with children and young people would be ideal, it is not a requirement. Previous experience working with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities would be an advantage.
About the role:
- SEN Teaching Assistant
- Full-time, Monday to Friday (08:30 - 15:30), Term-time only.
- Providing one-to-one, small group, and general classroom support to learners with varying needs and abilities.
- Tailored learning to meet individual students needs and working in partnership with families and other agencies to support learning and development in all areas.
- Working collaboratively with teachers and other educational professionals or specialists to deliver and ensure a supportive and positive learning environment.
- You will help create a safe, engaging and inclusive environment, supporting teaching and learning across a range of subjects.
- Full induction and ongoing training and professional development will be provided to help you grow within your role.
- Encouraging student participation, and independence, building confidence and raising self-esteem, and promoting social skills.
- The role involves assisting with pupils’ academic, emotional and social development, encouraging independence and self-confidence.
- Career progression opportunities are available for staff looking to enhance and develop their skills further in an educational setting.
Why should you apply?
- Competitive rates, paid weekly on PAYE. (No Umbrella Companies)
- Temporary, Fixed-term and Permanent contracts available.
- Extensive CPD Training and support from an experienced and knowledgeable team of staff.
- Supportive, collaborative, and nurturing school environment.
- Long-term career progression opportunities available in a rewarding sector.
- Continuous support from a designated consultant on the New Road Education Team.
- Successful referral bonus for eligible candidates.
- Start Date: September 2026 (Or sooner for the right applicant)
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a support or care worker background, as well as anyone who has been working in Health and Social Care. Applicants such as recent graduates, tutors, childminders, sports coaches, as well as any individuals passionate with a genuine interest in helping children and young people, are also welcomed to apply!
They are a school community that values kindness, respect and inclusion. Every member of staff plays a vital role in ensuring children feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, we encourage you to apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted and shortlisted accordingly.
New Road Education - Your journey starts here!
New Road Education 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. This advert is for a temporary position, In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. If you are shortlisted, we will contact you about this and similar opportunities in the future. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and this should be registered with the Update Service. Full application assistance provided if necessary.
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Pay: £95.00-£105.00 per day
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
