Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant Full Time from September

Pay: £95 £105 per day

TeacherActive is seeking a confident, energetic, and sporty SEN Teaching Assistant to support a young boy in a school setting from September on a full-time basis.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can build a positive relationship, act as a strong role model, and help engage a pupil who responds well to physical activity, structure, and positive encouragement.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support for a young boy with Special Educational Needs
• Building trust and establishing positive routines
• Supporting learning, emotional regulation, and social development
• Using sports, physical activity, and shared interests to encourage engagement
• Working closely with teaching staff and SEN professionals

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
• Is sporty, active, and enjoys encouraging participation in physical activities
• Can be a positive role model and mentor
• Has strong behaviour management skills and remains calm under pressure
• Is patient, resilient, and committed to helping pupils achieve their potential
• Previous experience in coaching, youth work, sports instruction, or education is highly desirable

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £95 £105
• Full-time position starting in September
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's life
• Potential for a long-term placement

If you are passionate about supporting young people and feel you could make a positive impact as a role model, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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