SEND TA's required for September!

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

• 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

• 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)

• 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

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