6,467 Sen Teaching Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Location:      Orchards Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT

Salary:           Up to £22,300 per annum

Hours:           40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:      Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant for our New Options Autism School - Orchards Manor School in Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education support service to Service Users and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

Service Users (as defined by the relevant service e.g. Young People/Young Adult/Students)

• To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
• To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of the students
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
• To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder

About us

Our New Options Autism School – Orchards Manor School is proposed to open in June 2025 and will have capacity for 72 pupils with a variety of complex needs including ASC.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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?

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 the 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, 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. 

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

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How would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?

At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance — and we’re putting wellbeing first.

That’s why we’re proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.

Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW — and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it’s already in place or just around the corner, now’s the perfect time to join #teamOFG.

Location:      Orchards Manor, Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market, PE34 3HT

Salary:           Up to £22,300 per annum

Hours:           40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract:      Permanent, Term Time only

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant for our New Options Autism School - Orchards Manor School in Near Kings Lynn, Downham Market.

Job Purpose

To provide a high-quality education support service to Service Users and in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body

Key Task Areas and Responsibilities

Service Users (as defined by the relevant service e.g. Young People/Young Adult/Students)

• To support the class teacher/tutor in order to ensure the delivery of a high-quality education for all students
• To support the class teacher and/or tutor to ensure that all relevant education policies and procedures are implemented in full
• To provide relevant and appropriate support to students, on an individual or group basis, in order to enable them to access the curriculum as independently as possible
• To promote, in line with Company policies, the physical, educational, and moral development of the students
• To ensure that the available equipment and resources are used, stored and maintained efficiently, reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate staff
• To support the class teacher and/or tutor in organising the classroom, its resources, student groupings and displays to provide a stimulating learning situation appropriate for students with autistic spectrum disorder

About us

Our New Options Autism School – Orchards Manor School is proposed to open in June 2025 and will have capacity for 72 pupils with a variety of complex needs including ASC.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. 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?

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 the 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, 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. 

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

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SEN Teaching Assistant / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Cardiff

Salary: £82.14 - £88.99 a day

Start date: Immediate Start

An outstanding school based in Cardiff have an opportunity arising for Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants.  The role will entail working 1:1 with a child with challenging behaviour. ALN experience is required.

Do you enjoy supporting and developing children?

Do you have an enthusiastic and bubbly personality?

The ideal SEN TA / Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant should have the following:

• Level 2 or 3 qualified and/or a minimum of 6 months’ experience in an educational establishment
• A calm, patient and caring personal
• Good communication skills
• A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
• Experience in working with supporting students in their education on a 1:1 and a small group basis

Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced Child and Adult DBS disclosure and provide at least 2 references.

In return you will receive:

• Brilliant rates of pay
• Working in a rewarding environment
• Outstanding 1:1 service from your dedicated consultant working to support you every step of the way, with excellent industry experience and in-depth knowledge.

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are the right SEN Teaching Assistant for the roles, click apply or contact Charlotte today!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

Tradewind are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the team in a Secondary school in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils and Teachers in providing a supportive and welcoming educational setting in which to achieve to the best of their abilities.

Responsibilities :

• Support the teacher in planning, delivering and assessing lessons in accordance with the national curriculum.
• Work with individual children and small groups, providing differentiated support and encouragement to meet their specific needs.
• Use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism, such as visual aids, social stories and sensory activities.
• Assist in developing children's communication, social, emotional and behavioural skills.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each child.
• Help to maintain accurate records and progress reports to inform ongoing planning and assessment.

Requirements:

• Experience of working with children or young people, knowledge or experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs (particularly autism) is an advantage but not essential.
• A good command of maths and English and how to effectively support children
• Ability to use a range of specialist strategies and resources to support children with autism.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Highly organised with good record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate a positive, flexible and proactive attitude.
• If you are passionate about working with children with autism and have the relevant experience, we would love to hear from you.

Does this sound like a role for you? If so, I would love to hear from you. Contact Sam in the St Albans office on (phone number removed), or email your CV to (url removed)

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Huddersfield

£89 - £110 Per Day

Temporary

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles.

The Role

We are currently seeking additional Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants to work within our partner Special Educational Needs school settings.

The Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from ASD, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD. The assignment is over multiple sites across Kirklees.

The School 

This SEND school is based in the Dewsbury area and is easily accessible via public transport. There is also ample car parking. Ability to drive/commute to various sites in Kirklees will be necessary. We are continually seeking quality caring staff members, who with additional experience and training may eventually become full time or even supply support staff members.

Requirements 

To be considered for the Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant role, you will: 

• Have previous experience of working with children or young people; ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting within the last 2 years.
• We must be able to obtain valid references from these roles.
• Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. 

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. 

What Vision for Education Offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education and as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant will receive: 

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. 
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). 
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). 
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. 
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. 
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. 

How to Apply 

If you are keen to work part time as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, are committed to safe working and the supervision of young people, have experience with or have always wanted to work within SEND, then we would love to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Vision for Education, please contact our Huddersfield SEND Team.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Crawley - October 2025

An incredible school for children aged 6-18 with social, emotional and mental health challenges are welcoming caring and compassionate individuals to apply for their position of SEN Teaching Assistant.

Key benefits of the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Excellent for career progression into care, psychology or teaching
• Lots of training available in behaviour management, communication strategies and emergency aid
• Term-time only which means lots of holiday!
• Permanent employment opportunities available

What can you expect to do on a daily basis as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other support staff
• Ensure that equipment and facilities are safe for the children to use
• Preparation of activities and tidying away after
• Developing an understanding with a child to maintain an optimal learning environment
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly and accurately

What is required of you as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

• A genuine desire to work with children with special education needs
• A caring, compassionate and resilient nature
• A 'can-do' attitude but also being pro-active rather than always waiting for direction
• You will require a DBS check (which we can support you with)
• You must not be barred from working with children
• You will have grades A*-C in GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

For further information about the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, apply now.

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Primary School in S72, Barnsley
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (ASAP - End of Academic Year)
Rate of Pay: 400 - 500 per week (dependent on experience)

Academics is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role at a primary school in S72, Barnsley. Starting ASAP and continuing through to the end of the academic year, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a school with a strong focus on inclusivity and providing a positive learning environment for children with special educational needs.

About the School:
This school is committed to fostering a positive and supportive environment for all pupils. The team is dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential, and as an SEN Teaching Assistant , you'll play a crucial role in supporting students both academically and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to children with special educational needs.
• Assist in creating a positive learning environment , helping children engage with the curriculum.
• Support the development and implementation of individual learning plans .
• Assist in classroom behaviour management , promoting a safe and effective learning space.
• Help foster the emotional and social development of SEN pupils.

Why Work with Academics?

• Ex-Teachers as Consultants - All our consultants in South Yorkshire have teaching experience, meaning we truly understand your needs.
• Exclusive Partnerships - Most of the schools we work with, including this one, partner exclusively with Academics.
• PAYE Structure - Receive 100% of your pay with no hidden fees.
• Ongoing Support - We take time to understand your preferences and match you with the right roles.

Other Opportunities:
If this specific contract doesn't sound right for you, apply anyway! Academics is working with a range of schools, and we may have other roles that better match your availability, whether you're looking for short-term, long-term, or day-to-day positions.

In Summary, as an SEN Teaching Assistant with Academics, you will:

• Work in a positive and supportive school environment in S72, Barnsley.
• Be paid 400 - 500 per week , depending on your experience.
• Have the opportunity to work full-time, long-term , starting ASAP and continuing until the end of the academic year.
• Be supported by a team of ex-teachers at Academics who understand your needs.
• Access exclusive roles in schools that partner solely with Academics.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our team of dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants in Barnsley!

A supportive and vibrant Primary school located in the heart of Islington are seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable candidate to provide high quality support to students on an individual basis and small groups. The suitable candidate does not require experience working in a school but does require experience working with Special Educational Needs in some capacity.

Working days: Monday to Friday

Working hours: 8:30am until 4pm

What the role will involve:

• Supporting students with needs such as Autism, SEMH, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and MLD
• Working closely with the class teacher and schools SENco to ensure the best support is provided
• Completing observations and documenting them
• Liaising with external agencies such as occupational therapists and speech and language therapists

What you need to apply for the SEND Support position:

• Experience working with Special Educational Needs
• Knowledge of Special Educational Needs
• An up-to-date DBS, registered with the update service or happy to apply for a DBS

What we can offer you as a candidate through TimePlan Education:

• PAYE or Umbrella options for pay (your choice)
• Local work
• A friendly and helpful TimePlan Education team
• Free termly CPD courses, including Safeguarding and SEN support in Schools

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

Location: Birmingham, B18
Day Rate: 105 - 115 per day
Contract: Long-term to permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)
Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with ASD and non-verbal communication needs ? This full-time position offers the opportunity to make a real difference in a structured, nurturing environment.

You'll provide 1:1 support and deliver tailored interventions to help pupils develop communication skills, manage routines, and engage in learning.

• Support children with ASD and non-verbal needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups

• Use visual timetables, structured routines, and alternative communication tools

• Encourage independence and promote positive behaviour

• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to deliver individualised strategies

• Experience supporting children with ASD and non-verbal communication needs

• A patient, resilient, and adaptable approach

• Strong understanding of structured support and visual aids

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)

• Full-time, long-term role with permanent potential

• Dedicated consultant for personalised support

• Trial days to ensure the right fit before starting

• Free CPD, including Autism Support and Communication Strategies

Next Steps - Our 5-Step Process

1. Apply - Send your CV via the link

2. Initial Call - We'll explore your skills and preferences

3. School Matching - You'll be matched with a suitable school

4. Trial Day - Visit the school and meet the team

5. Start Work - Begin your journey in a rewarding new role

All applicants must have an enhanced DBS and two references to be considered.

If this isn't quite right for you, contact India @ Long Term Futures to discuss similar opportunities nearby.