Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Special Needs Teaching Assistant (KS3 & KS4)

Full-Time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am - 3:10pm

We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school community, supporting students across Key Stages 3 and 4 (ages 11-16). This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience supporting students with additional learning needs and a passion for helping young people thrive both academically and personally.

This role is ideal for an individual who is confident supporting students of mixed abilities and is committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

This welcoming mixed secondary school, catering for students aged 11-16, takes pride in its strong sense of community, inclusive ethos, and positive student behaviour. The school is committed to celebrating diversity, supporting personal development, and ensuring every student feels valued, encouraged, and equipped to succeed.

Staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing environment where both students and colleagues are supported to achieve their full potential.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting students with a range of additional learning needs, helping to promote confidence, engagement, and positive outcomes across the school day.

Key responsibilities include

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Supporting students on a 1

1 basis and in small groups to enhance learning and classroom engagement

• Assisting students with additional needs, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, and Dyslexia
• Working closely with teachers to support lesson delivery and differentiated learning approaches
• Helping to foster a positive and inclusive school culture where every student feels supported and valued
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and active participation in learning

The ideal candidate will have

• Experience supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), particularly ASD, ADHD, or Dyslexia
• A calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting students
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a wider school team
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

We are committed to helping education professionals find rewarding opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.

We offer

• Access to a wide range of permanent, long-term, and flexible education roles
• Ongoing support from an experienced and dedicated team
• A simple and efficient registration process, completed online with a video consultation
• Opportunities to work within supportive school environments where staff development is valued

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and verification of relevant qualifications before placement.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, committed to making a positive difference in education