SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

About the Role
Teaching Personnel is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs in schools across Hinckley. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children who require additional support to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties
• Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities
• Support students’ emotional, social, and behavioural development
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to staff

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (preferred but not essential)
• A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children’s development
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable

What Teaching Personnel Offers

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

How to Apply
If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a fulfilling role in education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, and a member of our team will be in touch.

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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