Job Description

Job Advert: Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Special Needs School
Pay Rate: £85-£95 per day
Contact: Alec Stott
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Do you have personal experience supporting individuals with special needs and want to make a difference in the lives of young people? We are looking for caring and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Secondary SEND Teaching Assistant at a dynamic special needs school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate support to students with Autism, Asperger s Syndrome, learning difficulties, and complex needs.
• Work alongside teachers to help implement tailored learning plans.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Assist students in developing their social, emotional, and academic skills.
• Use your personal experience to help manage challenging behavior in a positive and constructive way.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and staff to support each student's individual needs.

What We re Looking For:

• Personal experience with special needs, whether through family, friends, or caregiving.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support young people with special needs.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a school environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A positive attitude and a proactive approach to helping others.

Why Join Us?

• A fulfilling role where you can make a real impact on the lives of young people.
• Competitive daily pay rate of £85-£95.
• Comprehensive training, ongoing support, and opportunities for professional growth.
• A welcoming and supportive school community.

If your personal experience with special needs has inspired you to help young people thrive, we d love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact Alec Stott at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Join us in empowering young people with special educational needs to reach their full potential!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.