SEND TA's required for September!
13 days ago
Cambridge
SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant - Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Teaching Personnel are currently seeking experienced SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants to support a range of welcoming and inclusive schools with full-time and part-time opportunities. We are working closely with primary schools and specialist provisions seeking dedicated professionals to support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate to severe learning needs. These roles are ideal for experienced SEND practitioners looking to make a meaningful difference to pupils' educational journeys while securing consistent and rewarding work. A full UK driving licence is desirable due to school locations, but not essential. The Role As a SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant working through Teaching Personnel, you will: • Provide high-quality 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND, • Implement strategies and interventions tailored to individual pupil needs, • Support pupils with their academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development, • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, • Help create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment, • Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation, • Adapt learning resources to support accessibility and engagement A Typical Day May Include • Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis throughout the school day, • Delivering targeted interventions and learning activities, • Assisting pupils with communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation, • Supporting behaviour management plans and individual learning targets, • Working alongside teaching staff to ensure pupils remain engaged in learning, • Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SENCOs, • Supporting transitions, breaktimes, and structured activities where required Who We're Looking For • Essential: recent and relevant UK-based experience supporting pupils with SEND, • Experience supporting needs such as ASC, ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, or learning disabilities, • A calm, patient, resilient, and nurturing approach, • Strong communication and relationship-building skills, • The ability to adapt to the needs of individual pupils and school environments, • A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs, • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel • Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE with no umbrella deductions, • Access to a wide range of full-time, part-time, long-term, and permanent opportunities, • Dedicated personal consultant providing ongoing support and career guidance, • Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training courses, • Opportunities to work within mainstream schools, specialist provisions, and resource bases, • Support with CV writing, interview preparation, and career progression, • Pension contributions (subject to eligibility), • Quick and efficient registration process, • Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals, • Consistent work available for experienced and committed SEND professionals, • Strong local knowledge and established relationships with schools Apply Today