Trainee Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join the team as Trainee Teaching Assistants with a focus on Special Educational Needs (SEN). This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or individuals looking to transition into a rewarding career in education, particularly within the SEN sector.

As a Teaching Assistant (SEN), you will:

• Support classroom teachers in delivering tailored education plans for students with SEN.
• Assist with the preparation of specialised teaching materials and classroom activities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with various needs, including learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and emotional or behavioral challenges.
• Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment.
• Implement individual education plans (IEPs) and support students in achieving their specific goals.

• A genuine interest in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Previous experience in a similar role or in working with children with SEN is advantageous but not required.

If you are excited about the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and embark on a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a member of the team will be in touch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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