Special Needs Teaching Assistant
Full Time 5 Days Per Week Temp to Perm Opportunity £100 to £130 per day depending upon experience!
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs?
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded specialist school supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning difficulties, and complex needs.
This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with the opportunity to move onto a permanent contract after a successful 12-week temporary period.
About the School
The school is recognised for its nurturing, inclusive, and pupil-centred approach. Leaders and staff are committed to ensuring every child is empowered to achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The school's ethos centres around developing confidence, communication, independence, and preparing pupils for future success.
Recent inspection findings highlighted:
- A calm, positive and purposeful learning environment.
- Highly dedicated staff who place pupils' individual needs at the heart of everything they do.
- Strong behaviour support strategies that help pupils feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
- Excellent partnerships between staff, families and external professionals.
- A culture of inclusion where every pupil is supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support pupils within the classroom and during specialist learning activities.
- Encourage independence, communication and social development.
- Assist with individual learning programmes and behaviour support strategies.
- Help create a positive and engaging learning environment.
- Work closely with teachers, therapists and families to support pupil progress.
We Are Looking For
- A caring, patient and resilient individual.
- Experience working with children, young people, or adults with additional needs is desirable but not essential.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A genuine passion for supporting learners with special educational needs.
- The ability to build positive relationships and celebrate every achievement.
What We Offer
- Full-time work, 5 days per week.
- Opportunity to secure a permanent position after 12 weeks.
- Ongoing support and professional development.
- The chance to work within a highly supportive and collaborative team.
- A rewarding role where no two days are the same and every day makes a difference.
If you are looking for a fulfilling role within a specialist educational setting and want to positively impact the lives of young people with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.
