7,883 Educational Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Educational Support Assistant

Daily Rate 90-115

Location: Wakefield

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Educational Support Assistant to join a dynamic primary school setting, providing 1:1 support for children with additional needs.

In this role, you will be required to work closely with children who require extra assistance in the classroom, helping the children to engage with the curriculum and develop their social, emotional, and academic skills. You will collaborate with teachers and other professionals to ensure each child's individual needs are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 support and work with small groups of children with additional needs in primary schools across Wakefield.
• Adapt learning materials and approaches to suit the individual needs of students.
• Support children with emotional, social, and behavioural challenges.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and track progress.
• Work alongside teachers and other school staff to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Assist with managing challenging behaviour, ensuring a positive and safe learning environment.
• Support children in both academic and social activities, encouraging participation and engagement.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with children, ideally with additional needs (e.g., autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties).
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour and support children in their learning.
• Confidence in adapting lessons and support strategies to meet the needs of individual students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• A proactive, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children.
• Relevant qualifications in education or special educational needs (SEN) are desirable but not essential.

If you are an Educational Support Assistant who is seeking a new opportunity, please apply directly to this job advert or alternatively email (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• 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 interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated Educational Support Worker to join a welcoming and well-resourced special school in Glastonbury, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups. Our students have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. You will play a vital role in tailoring their educatio
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We are looking for a patient, enthusiastic, and dedicated Educational Support Worker to join a welcoming and well-resourced special school in Glastonbury, supporting pupils across primary and secondary age groups. Our students have a range of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. You will play a vital role in tailoring their educatio.

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Thurrock
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Start Date: September 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Timeplan Education is currently recruiting a committed and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a dedicated SEN Hub at a welcoming primary school in Thurrock , supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) .

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a supportive, child-focused setting.

• Provide personalised support to students with ASD within the SEN hub.

• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs, preferences, and learning styles of each child.

• Use your initiative to build positive relationships and respond to pupils' emotional, social, and academic needs.

• Work collaboratively with staff to promote progress and wellbeing.

• Encourage independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

• Is genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEND.

• Is flexible, patient, and able to adapt their approach based on pupil responses and individual preferences.

• Uses initiative and observational skills to shape their support strategies.

• Has a positive, proactive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.

• Experience working with children with ASD or within a SEND setting is desirable but not essential.

• A full-time role starting in September 2025 .

• Working hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm , Monday to Friday, term time only .

• Ongoing professional support and development from Timeplan Education .

• A chance to make a lasting impact on young learners in a nurturing school environment.

If you're ready to support children with additional needs in a rewarding and meaningful way, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Timeplan Education for more details.

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Join a Dedicated SEN Team with Timeplan Education- Full-Time Roles Starting September 2025!
Location: Winslow, Milton Keynes | Salary: 100-110 per day | Term-Time Only

TimePlan Education is proud to be recruiting for a dedicated and specialised SEN team, in Milton Keynes , for full-time support staff roles starting in September 2025 .

With over 30 years of experience in education recruitment, TimePlan Education is expertly placed to match caring, committed individuals with rewarding roles in schools where they can make a real difference.

• Start Date: September 2025

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

• Salary: 100-110 per day (term-time only)

• Contract Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity

We are looking for kind, gentle-natured individuals who can put the needs of the children first. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are just starting your journey in special education, This School offers a supportive environment with on-the-job training and ongoing guidance.

• A patient and nurturing approach

• Clear communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt your practice for students with a variety of SEN needs

• A genuine passion for supporting children to thrive

Experience with SEN is helpful but not essential - The school will provide all the training you'll need!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and feel you'd be a great fit for this rewarding role, click 'Apply' now and send us your up-to-date CV.

Please note: You must be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service before interviewing or starting the role.

Join a school where your compassion and commitment can help change lives. Apply today with TimePlan Education - your trusted partner in education for over 30 years.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary School in Thurrock
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Start Date: September 2025
8:30am - 3:30pm, Monday to Friday

Timeplan Education is currently recruiting a committed and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a dedicated SEN Hub at a welcoming primary school in Thurrock , supporting pupils with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) .

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a supportive, child-focused setting.

• Provide personalised support to students with ASD within the SEN hub.

• Adapt your approach to meet the individual needs, preferences, and learning styles of each child.

• Use your initiative to build positive relationships and respond to pupils' emotional, social, and academic needs.

• Work collaboratively with staff to promote progress and wellbeing.

• Encourage independence, confidence, and a love of learning.

• Is genuinely passionate about supporting children with SEND.

• Is flexible, patient, and able to adapt their approach based on pupil responses and individual preferences.

• Uses initiative and observational skills to shape their support strategies.

• Has a positive, proactive attitude and enjoys working as part of a team.

• Experience working with children with ASD or within a SEND setting is desirable but not essential.

• A full-time role starting in September 2025 .

• Working hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm , Monday to Friday, term time only .

• Ongoing professional support and development from Timeplan Education .

• A chance to make a lasting impact on young learners in a nurturing school environment.

If you're ready to support children with additional needs in a rewarding and meaningful way, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV or contact Timeplan Education for more details.

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Join a Dedicated SEN Team with Timeplan Education- Full-Time Roles Starting September 2025!
Location: Winslow, Milton Keynes | Salary: 100-110 per day | Term-Time Only

TimePlan Education is proud to be recruiting for a dedicated and specialised SEN team, in Milton Keynes , for full-time support staff roles starting in September 2025 .

With over 30 years of experience in education recruitment, TimePlan Education is expertly placed to match caring, committed individuals with rewarding roles in schools where they can make a real difference.

• Start Date: September 2025

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:00pm

• Salary: 100-110 per day (term-time only)

• Contract Type: Full-time, long-term opportunity

We are looking for kind, gentle-natured individuals who can put the needs of the children first. Whether you have previous SEN experience or are just starting your journey in special education, This School offers a supportive environment with on-the-job training and ongoing guidance.

• A patient and nurturing approach

• Clear communication skills

• Flexibility to adapt your practice for students with a variety of SEN needs

• A genuine passion for supporting children to thrive

Experience with SEN is helpful but not essential - The school will provide all the training you'll need!

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and feel you'd be a great fit for this rewarding role, click 'Apply' now and send us your up-to-date CV.

Please note: You must be willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check through the Disclosure and Barring Service before interviewing or starting the role.

Join a school where your compassion and commitment can help change lives. Apply today with TimePlan Education - your trusted partner in education for over 30 years.

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job title:   Learning Support Assistant

Location:  Barton School, Barton-upon-Humber DN18 6DA

Hours:     40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm

Salary:      £22,300.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:  Permanent; Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

Barton School is a specialist setting for children and young people with autism, aged 5 to 19. Due to exciting ongoing growth projects, we are expanding our team and are now thrilled to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Learning Support Assistant to join our dedicated and close-knit school community.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant, you will support our teachers in delivering creative and individualised learning experiences tailored to the unique educational needs of each pupil. Your work will help maximise every pupil’s progress, confidence, and ability to thrive—both in and out of the classroom.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children with varied and complex needs and is looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education. You will be working in a school that fosters a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected, and actively involved in their learning journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with individual pupils or small groups to promote engagement and learning
• Prepare classrooms and materials to meet a range of learning styles
• Assist in the planning and delivery of creative, tailored lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff to support development and well-being
• Support pupils in developing both academic and life skills in a safe, inclusive environment

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

• Is calm, engaging, and resilient under pressure
• Works well as part of a supportive and collaborative team
• Is motivated to make a real difference in the lives of young people
• Ideally has experience in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting or similar environment
• Holds GCSEs at grade C/4 or above in Maths and English

About Us

Options Barton School provides Specialist Education for pupils of ages 8-19 years with Autism and associated complex needs and behaviours that challenge .

Based in Barton Upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, we are within easy reach of Barton, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Hull and surrounding towns.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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Job Title:  Learning Support Assistant

Salary:    £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Location:  School For Inspiring Talents, Devon, TQ12 1NH 

Contract:  Permanent; Term Time Only

Hours:      37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the Role

As a Learning Support Assistant based at our Newton Abbot / Ashburton school(s) you will be a key member of our team, enhancing the education of our students. This is a great opportunity in a growing school with excellent opportunities to build experience working amongst young people with Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties (SEMH).

The role will be challenging but rewarding, working in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference. You will be expected to lead the teaching of and co-ordinate flexible, person-centred programmes of study for individuals and groups of pupils. You will be able to demonstrate a practical, hands-on approach to teaching and be prepared to go above and beyond for the young people we support.

Following a thorough induction programme, your duties will include:

• Work under the guidance of the Deputy Principal and class teacher in the planning and implementation of work programmes with individuals or groups of pupils with special needs.
• Provide general support to the class teacher in the management and organisation of pupil(s) with special needs in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in creating and maintaining a purposeful, orderly and supportive learning environment.
• Promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop.
• Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Key Skills Required

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience of working with relevant age groups within a learning environment.
• Experience of working with children with additional needs.
• Experience of general clerical/ administrative work.
• Training in relevant strategies in curriculum or learning area.

About us 

School for Inspiring Talents (SfIT) is an independent day school, supporting the most vulnerable young people in society aged 5-16; those children who do not find it easy to fit into existing educational provision. This can be for many reasons, including a range of behavioural, emotional and educational challenges, exacerbated by being on the autistic spectrum. Other difficulties such as sensory processing disorders, attachment disorders or those having faced trauma in their lives.

It is our intention that every student will achieve their full potential in both academic and personal development. As a day school, we provide an alternative to residential education which supports our students to develop independence and social skills whilst living in their home environment.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, which enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales .

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