Sen Teaching Assistant

Description:

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people? Do you thrive in a supportive, education-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to help students grow, learn and succeed? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a one-to-one Teaching Assistant to join our client college’s committed team, providing high‑quality support to pupils.  This is a rewarding role where you’ll play a vital part in helping students—many with autism or additional needs—access education, develop independence, and feel safe, supported and understood.

What you will be doing

One to one support with young adults
Creating dynamic, hands-on learning experiences that inspire and motivate students
Adapting lessons and teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs and abilities
Building pupils' confidence, independence for life beyond the classroom
Helping students discover new strengths, interests and future aspirations through technology
Working collaboratively within a supportive, forward-thinking team to make a visible difference every day
What You Will Bring 

Compassionate, patient and committed to supporting young people with diverse needs.
Able to remain calm and confident when managing challenging behaviour.
A strong communicator who works well as part of a team.
Organised, proactive and willing to learn.
Passionate about helping students grow in independence, confidence and self‑belief.
Experience in education, SEN, autism support or care settings is beneficial, but we welcome applications from individuals with the right values and a genuine desire to make a difference.

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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