Details:
- Salary: £90 - 130 - Day
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Carlisle
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Carlisle, CA1 1EJ
Sector: SEN Support
Job Type: Full Time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Cumbria to join a specialist independent day school supporting students with autism, communication needs, dyslexia, and anxiety-related barriers to learning.
You’ll work in a supportive, small-class environment, helping students develop academically, socially, and emotionally while making a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
Provide tailored support to students in and out of the classroom
Assist with differentiated learning activities
Support communication, social, and independence skills
Monitor progress and liaise with staff and SEN coordinators
Promote a positive, inclusive environment
Support behaviour management strategies
Skills & Qualifications
GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards)
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Experience with SEMH and/or ASD
Why Join Us?
Ongoing training & career development
Competitive salary, pension, enhanced leave & sick pay
24/7 GP access & health cash plan
Wellbeing support, discounts & financial perks
£1,(Apply online only) refer-a-friend bonus
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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