Alternative Provision Behaviour Support Specialist September start 2026 £150 Bonus Wakefield £98 - £120 per day September 2026 Start If you have 6+ months' experience supporting pupils with Behavioural, SEMH or Autism needs , you could qualify for our £150 Bonus after successfully completing a qualifying placement with PK Education PK Education's Specialist SEND Division is recruiting dedicated Behaviour and Autism Support Specialists to work within Alternative Provisions, Specialist Schools and SEND settings across Wakefield. Key Focus: SEMH Autism (ASC) Behaviour Intervention Alternative Provision Youth Work Outreach Support Inclusion Support Ideal: PRU/AP experience Youth work Behaviour intervention Outreach support Competitive rates of pay from £98 to £120 per day(AWR compliant) £150 Supply Switch Bonus for qualifying placements Opportunities across specialist SEND schools, resource provisions, alternative provisions and mainstream...

Are you an experienced SEMH practitioner, youth worker, or resilient support assistant looking for a high-impact school role in Blackpool? A dedicated secondary academy and specialist provision in Blackpool is recruiting a compassionate, proactive SEMH Specialist (Social, Emotional & Mental Health Support) to join their inclusion team starting this September 2026 . In this role, you will work closely with vulnerable young people (aged 11-16) who experience significant barriers to learning, including anxiety, developmental trauma, attachment difficulties, ADHD, and emotional dysregulation. Position Overview: 1-to-1 & Small Group Nurture: Deliver structured pastoral interventions and emotion-coaching sessions to help students identify triggers and build coping strategies. Inclusion Suite & Classroom Support: Support pupils within nurture rooms, sensory bases, and mainstream classrooms to maintain focus and curriculum engagement. Proactive...

1:1 Learning Support Assistant - Complex Needs (Year 7) Stockport 450 - 550 per week Full-time (08:30 - 15:30) Monday to Friday Term-time only Are you a patient, calm, and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs on a 1:1 basis? We are recruiting for a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant to support a Year 7 pupil with complex needs within a well-resourced and welcoming secondary SEND school in Stockport. The school offers excellent specialist provision and a highly experienced, supportive team. The Role: Providing dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 7 pupil within a specialist provision Supporting a pupil with Autism and Dyslexia, working below age-related expectations Acting as a scribe, repeating instructions and reinforcing learning consistently Supporting the pupil to retain information through structured repetition and guidance Promoting emotional regulation, ensuring the pupil feels safe, happy, and engaged in school Working...

SEN Maths Teacher Are you a passionate Maths Teacher looking for an opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people with additional needs? A supportive specialist school in North West London is seeking an enthusiastic and resilient Maths Teacher to join its team from September 2026. The school supports young people with additional and complex needs, many of whom have experienced disruption to their previous education. Pupils benefit from a personalised and nurturing approach designed to rebuild confidence, increase engagement and support progress both academically and personally. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working creatively, building strong relationships with pupils and adapting their teaching to meet individual learning needs. The Role As the Maths Teacher, you will take responsibility for planning, preparing, delivering and assessing engaging Maths lessons that enable pupils to make meaningful progress. You will work closely...

Are you passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and breaking down barriers to learning? A specialist school in Blackpool is looking for a resilient, compassionate, and proactive SEMH Teaching Assistant to support students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. Whether you have extensive SEND experience or a strong background in care, youth work, residential support, or psychology , your ability to build trust and manage challenging behaviours with calm consistency will make a genuine impact every day. The Opportunity: Role: SEMH Teaching Assistant / Behaviour Support Mentor Location: Blackpool, Lancashire (Excellent public transport links & on-site parking) Start Date: September Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term-time only) Pay Rate: 85 - 100+ per day (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, long-term with genuine permanent contract opportunities Key Responsibilities: 1-to-1 & Small...

MAPA Trained Support Workers Location: Ernest Bold Centre, Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 15.56 per hour Hours: Shift work available across seven days, including evenings and weekends About the Role We are currently recruiting experienced and dedicated Support Workers to join our team at the Ernest Bold Centre in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate professionals who are committed to supporting vulnerable individuals while maintaining the highest standards of safety, dignity and care. Successful candidates will play a key role in creating a safe and positive environment, supporting individuals with complex needs and responding effectively to challenging situations when required. Essential Requirements To be considered for this role, you must hold: Valid MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) Training Moving and Handling certification Previous experience working in a support, care, or specialist setting A strong...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Salford Role: SEN Teaching Assistant Contract: Full-time, long-term Start Date: ASAP Pay: 110 per day Are you a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs ? We are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEN Primary School in Salford , supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to thrive both academically and socially. The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils across the primary age range. You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure pupils receive the appropriate support to access learning and develop their confidence and independence. Key Responsibilities Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN Supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication and learning needs Helping pupils with emotional...

Graduate Teaching Assistant Leicester, Long-Term SEN Support Roles A psychology degree gives you the theory on attachment, development and behaviour. What it doesn't give you is any sense of what those things look like at half past nine on a Tuesday, in a real classroom, with a real student. Working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant is where that gap closes. Sprint Education Recruitment places graduates into long-term teaching assistant roles across Leicester, supporting students with SEN and complex needs in mainstream and specialist settings, including primary, secondary and alternative provision. If you're after a long-term placement rather than day-to-day cover, we'd like to hear from you. We work across Leicester and the surrounding towns, so whether you're in the city, Loughborough, Hinckley or Wigston, it's worth showing your interest. What a Graduate Teaching Assistant does day to day Supports students 1:1 or in small groups so they can take part in the...

Finishing a psychology degree tends to leave you with more questions than answers about what comes next. If you've been drawn to how children learn, communicate and make sense of the world, working as a Graduate Teaching Assistant is one of the more direct ways to find out whether that interest holds up in practice. Sprint Education Recruitment places graduates into long-term teaching assistant roles across Coventry, supporting students with SEN and complex needs in mainstream and specialist settings, from primary through to secondary and alternative provision. Are you looking for that kind of placement, rather than day-to-day cover? We work with settings in Coventry and the surrounding area, so if you'd be travelling in from Bedworth, Nuneaton, Rugby or Kenilworth, it's still worth showing your interest. What a Graduate Teaching Assistant does day to day Works 1:1 or with small groups, supporting students to take part in lessons alongside their peers Follows plans...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception (1:1 ASD Support) Rossendale Full-Time Term Time Only Veritas Education Veritas Education are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in Rossendale who are looking to appoint a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a child in Reception on a 1:1 basis. This is a rewarding role for someone who has experience supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and is confident managing periods of dysregulation while helping a child access learning, develop communication skills and feel safe and settled within the classroom environment. The Role You will be working closely with a Reception-aged child with ASD, providing tailored support throughout the school day. The successful candidate will build positive relationships, implement agreed strategies and work collaboratively with the class teacher, SENCO and wider school team. We are looking for someone who: Has previous experience supporting...

Mentor / Pastoral Officer - KS2 We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and resilient Mentor/Pastoral Officer to provide full-time support to a KS2 pupil within a specialist, trauma-informed school setting. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced pastoral professional, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or support worker who is passionate about supporting children to feel safe, regulated and able to access education. Details: Role: Mentor / Pastoral Officer Age Group: KS2 Hours: Full-time Start Date: ASAP Duration: Potentially long-term Setting: Specialist / trauma-informed school About the role: The successful candidate will provide dedicated key adult support to a KS2 pupil, helping them to access education while developing their emotional regulation, confidence and independence. You will provide a consistent and trusted presence throughout the school day, with a particular focus on supporting the pupil during unstructured times...

Classroom Support are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) with a specialism in Physical Education (PE) to join a welcoming primary school in Greenwich. The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality PE lessons across the school, supporting pupils to develop their physical skills, confidence, teamwork and understanding of healthy lifestyles. You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to ensure pupils receive engaging, inclusive and well-structured learning experiences. Key Responsibilities Plan and deliver engaging PE lessons and activities across the primary age range. Lead whole-class, small-group and individual physical education sessions. Support the development of pupils' physical skills, coordination, fitness and confidence. Adapt activities to meet the needs of pupils with different abilities and additional needs. Promote teamwork, resilience, sportsmanship and...

Therapeutic Education practitioner Do you have a background in SEMH, SEBD or ASD? Have you had experience with challenging behaviour? Do you have Team Teach or MAPA training? Have you covered lesson? Experience tutoring or teaching small groups? This specialist school based in East London is looking for a special needs Therapeutic Education practitioner with experience of working with challenging children and young people. This is a specialist PRU school that caters for young people who have been excluded or at risk of being excluded from a mainstream school. Therapeutic Education practitioners will have the opportunity to work in this outstanding school with an international reputation in special education expertise, curriculum and resources. Therapeutic Education practitioners must have experience working with mental health problems and complex SEN needs. This school believes that all young people should be provided with appropriate education in a safe, stable,...

Reception Teaching Assistant 1:1 SEN Support Location: Barnet, London Salary: £93 £100 per day Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start date: Immediate Are you an energetic Reception Teaching Assistant with strong EYFS experience and an understanding of sensory regulation? A welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a confident practitioner to support a Reception pupil displaying traits associated with ASD and ADHD. The pupil is active, sociable and enjoys adult interaction. He needs a consistent adult who can build a positive relationship while supporting his communication, sensory and emotional-regulation needs. The Role As a Reception Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day • Recognise triggers and early signs of dysregulation • Use visuals, two-option choices and Now/Next strategies • Support speech and communication difficulties • Redirect sensory-seeking behaviour safely and positively...

SEN Learning Support Assistant Outstanding Special School Location: Hertfordshire Salary: £100 £101.80 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am 3:45pm Start Date: September 2026 (ASAP) Teach Now is recruiting for eight SEN Learning Support Assistant vacancies at a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties. Opportunities are available across both primary and secondary phases. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a growing specialist team and help pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence and essential life skills. Approximately 80% of pupils are autistic, so calm, consistent and relationship-focused support is central to the role. The Role As a SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will: • Provide individual and small-group support across the school day. • Help pupils access...

Residential Children's Home Care Worker City of Wolverhampton Council Location: Various Children's Family Homes across Wolverhampton, including Upper Pendeford Farm Short Breaks Home Salary: 15.56 per hour Start Date: 24 August 2026 Enhanced DBS Required Qualification Required: NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People (or equivalent) Change a Life. Build a Future. Make Every Day Matter. Do you have the compassion, resilience and dedication to help children and young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential? City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking caring and committed Children's Home Care Workers to join our Children's Family Homes service. This is more than a job-it's an opportunity to become a positive role model, trusted adult and advocate for children who need stability, encouragement and support. As part of our Corporate Parenting commitment, you'll play a vital role in creating safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can...

Weston-super-Mare Start date: September 2026 Pay rate: 120- 150 per day Looking for flexible work from September? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking to speak with experienced Cover Supervisors, ECTs and Qualified Teachers who are interested in flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across Weston-super-Mare from September 2026. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work, want to gain experience across different schools or are looking for additional work alongside other commitments, we'd like to hear from you. ECTs and Qualified Teachers looking for flexible work are particularly encouraged to apply. Before applying, please confirm: Do you have experience working with secondary-age students ? Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment? Are you available for flexible work across Weston-super-Mare from September 2026 ? Do you have previous experience working within a UK education...

Primary Teaching Assistant - Doncaster - Education and Training Do you have a passion for supporting learning in primary age students? Academics is a specialist education recruitment agency and are hiring a Teaching Assistant on behalf of local primary schools in Doncaster! The role will allow you to support the learning of students in schools in your community on a flexible basis designed to fit around your lifestyle, commitments and availability. Position: Teaching Assistant Location: Doncaster Contract: Temp, Flexible Ongoing Supply Pay: 92.56 - 95 per day (Dependent on experience, training, qualifications, paid via PAYE - No umbrella company fees, inclusive of holiday pay) Start date: ASAP Sector: Education and Training The Role: While working as a Teaching Assistant, you will deliver patient classroom support, supporting pupils learning . It is an exceptionally important opportunity to help shape the next generation in Doncaster. The role is...

IT Teacher Rotherham Location: Sheffield Contract: Full-time, Temporary Start Date: ASAP Duration: Initially short-term, with strong potential to become long-term Salary: £171 £240 per day, dependent on experience PK Education are recruiting an IT Teacher for a secondary school in Sheffield. The school are looking for an IT specialist to provide full-time cover for an unexpected staff absence. While the role is initially to cover sickness, the exact duration is currently unknown and there is a strong possibility that the booking could become long-term. This is an excellent opportunity for an IT Teacher who is available to start ASAP and is looking for a full-time role with the potential to offer longer-term consistency. The Role Teaching IT across the secondary age range Delivering engaging lessons in line with the school's existing curriculum Supporting students to make continued progress during staff absence Managing behaviour in line with school policies Working...

Catering Tutor - Liverpool Location: Liverpool Start Date: ASAP Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent - Full Time Salary: Daily - (Apply online only) / Up to 29,000 per annum (Permanent), dependent on experience Spencer Clarke Group are working in partnership with a specialist education setting in Liverpool who are looking to appoint a passionate and knowledgeable Catering Tutor on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Catering, Hospitality or Food Studies professional who wants to use their industry knowledge to support and inspire young people within education. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across Catering & Hospitality , creating practical and engaging learning opportunities that help students develop their skills, confidence and independence. The setting supports students with a range of individual learning needs, so we are...