SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Life-Changing Difference from Day One

We are seeking an exceptional SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting a Reception-aged child with special educational needs.

This is a unique opportunity for a compassionate, resilient and skilled practitioner to become a key adult in a child's journey back into learning. You will begin by supporting the pre-admission and transition phase, helping to build trust, prepare the environment and work alongside a multi-professional team to create the foundations for long-term success.

If you believe that every child deserves a fresh start and have the skills to help them achieve it, we would love to hear from you.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

Has substantial experience supporting children with SEMH needs
Builds positive, trusting relationships quickly and authentically
Is confident using de-escalation and emotional regulation strategies
Has experience supporting children through transitions and reintegration into education
Can work effectively as part of a multi-agency team
Understands relational and trauma-informed practice
Holds Team Teach training or an equivalent positive behaviour support qualification
Experience supporting children with Autism and ADHD.

Benefits of the role

Make a genuine and lasting impact on a child's future
Be part of a supportive and collaborative professional team
Work alongside specialist professionals and external agencies
Develop expertise in SEMH (social, emotional and mental health), trauma-informed practice and reintegration support
Experience the rewards of helping a child successfully reconnect with education
Access to your own personal dedicated consultant
Competitive pay (£425 -£700 per week!)This is a highly rewarding position for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about inclusion, relationship-based practice and helping children overcome barriers to learning.

If you are ready to make a meaningful difference from the very first day, we would love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewAll pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% 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.
Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these