SEN Teaching Assistant
Posted 22/08/26About the Role
At a innovative school, we are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive community. This vital role involves providing tailored assistance to secondary-aged pupils with complex needs within our specialist SEN provision. You will play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive learning environment, offering support across various contract types, including long-term, short-term, daily supply, and permanent opportunities, with an immediate start available. This is a chance to make a profound difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct, tailored support to secondary-aged pupils with a range of complex special educational needs.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to facilitate the delivery of an adapted curriculum, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
* Champion pupils' independence, empowering them to develop essential life skills and self-reliance.
* Assist in preparing engaging learning resources and maintaining a stimulating classroom environment.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback, contributing to individual development plans.
* Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider school community to support holistic well-being.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex special educational needs.
* You demonstrate experience working effectively within an SEN provision, ideally with secondary-aged pupils.
* An empathetic and patient approach is central to your working style, allowing you to build strong rapport.
* You are an excellent communicator, capable of adapting your style to suit individual pupil needs and collaborating with colleagues.
* You show initiative and resilience, thriving in a dynamic and sometimes challenging educational setting.
* You are committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every pupil feels valued and can achieve their full potential.
Why Join
Becoming a part of our school community means joining a dedicated team committed to creating outstanding opportunities for every pupil. You will contribute daily to a truly meaningful mission, supported by colleagues who share your passion for inclusive education. We offer competitive remuneration, ranging from £90 to £115 per day, for this incredibly rewarding position where your impact will be genuinely felt.
At a innovative school, we are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive community. This vital role involves providing tailored assistance to secondary-aged pupils with complex needs within our specialist SEN provision. You will play a crucial part in fostering an inclusive learning environment, offering support across various contract types, including long-term, short-term, daily supply, and permanent opportunities, with an immediate start available. This is a chance to make a profound difference every day.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide direct, tailored support to secondary-aged pupils with a range of complex special educational needs.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to facilitate the delivery of an adapted curriculum, ensuring accessibility for all learners.
* Champion pupils' independence, empowering them to develop essential life skills and self-reliance.
* Assist in preparing engaging learning resources and maintaining a stimulating classroom environment.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback, contributing to individual development plans.
* Foster positive relationships with pupils, staff, and the wider school community to support holistic well-being.
About You
* You possess a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex special educational needs.
* You demonstrate experience working effectively within an SEN provision, ideally with secondary-aged pupils.
* An empathetic and patient approach is central to your working style, allowing you to build strong rapport.
* You are an excellent communicator, capable of adapting your style to suit individual pupil needs and collaborating with colleagues.
* You show initiative and resilience, thriving in a dynamic and sometimes challenging educational setting.
* You are committed to fostering an inclusive atmosphere where every pupil feels valued and can achieve their full potential.
Why Join
Becoming a part of our school community means joining a dedicated team committed to creating outstanding opportunities for every pupil. You will contribute daily to a truly meaningful mission, supported by colleagues who share your passion for inclusive education. We offer competitive remuneration, ranging from £90 to £115 per day, for this incredibly rewarding position where your impact will be genuinely felt.
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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