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Sen Teaching Assistant

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Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library
Peckham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £105 Daily
Temporary
Teaching Assistant – Secondary Special School

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with severe and complex learning needs?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a purpose-built Secondary Special School that provides specialist facilities and tailored support for students with a range of complex needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident, caring, and committed to helping young people access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a specialist education setting.

Role details:

Position: Teaching Assistant
Setting: Secondary Special School
Contract: Full-time
Needs: Severe and complex learning needs

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

Support young people with severe and complex learning needs
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Assist students with learning, communication, mobility, and independence
Support pupils in accessing specialist facilities and tailored learning activities
Provide personal care where required
Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:

Experience working with students with complex needs is essential
Comfortable supporting with personal care
Experience in a special school, care, or SEND setting is highly desirable
A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Apply today to be considered for this Teaching Assistant role at a Secondary Special School.

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

Reference: 225142727

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CV-Library

Sen Teaching Assistant

CV-Library

Posted on May 21, 2026 by CV-Library

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Peckham, Greater London, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£95 - £105 Daily
Temporary
Teaching Assistant – Secondary Special School

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with severe and complex learning needs?

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a purpose-built Secondary Special School that provides specialist facilities and tailored support for students with a range of complex needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is confident, caring, and committed to helping young people access learning, develop independence, and thrive in a specialist education setting.

Role details:

Position: Teaching Assistant
Setting: Secondary Special School
Contract: Full-time
Needs: Severe and complex learning needs

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

Support young people with severe and complex learning needs
Work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff
Assist students with learning, communication, mobility, and independence
Support pupils in accessing specialist facilities and tailored learning activities
Provide personal care where required
Help create a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
Requirements:

Experience working with students with complex needs is essential
Comfortable supporting with personal care
Experience in a special school, care, or SEND setting is highly desirable
A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must hold a DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one
This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.

Apply today to be considered for this Teaching Assistant role at a Secondary Special School.

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
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Reference: 225142727

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