SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time or Part-Time Long-Term or Permanent Opportunity Immediate Start Available

 

This is a specialist provision supporting pupils aged 2–19 years with a range of additional learning needs. The setting provides a nurturing, inclusive, and structured learning environment where pupils are encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Support pupils with SEND on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• Assist teachers in delivering tailored learning activities
• Help pupils access the curriculum and achieve individual learning goals
• Support communication, social interaction, and emotional wellbeing
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and parents where required
• Contribute to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience supporting pupils with ASD, MLD, or PMLD
• Experience working within a special school or SEND environment is desirable
• Team Teach training is highly advantageous
• Patient, resilient, and caring approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Strong understanding of safeguarding practices
• Commitment to supporting children and young people with additional needs

Why Class Act?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Class Act is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Class Act are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!