6,063 Send Teaching Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

SEND Teaching Assistant (Full time)
North Liverpool
£90-98 per day
September 2025 - ongoing

The School and the Role

Vision for Education are working in partnership with a vibrant and inclusive Secondary School located in North Liverpool , who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and proactive SEND Teaching Assistant  to join their supportive team.

This is a full-time  role, working Monday to Friday , supporting students across KS3 and KS4 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)  and Special Educational Needs (SEN) . The role will commence in September 2025  and continue through to the end of the academic year (July 2026) .

The Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work with a small caseload of students on a one-to-one and small group basis, helping them access the curriculum and overcome barriers to learning. The students you will be supporting may present with a range of needs including:

• Neurodiversity (e.g., Autism, ADHD)
• Cognition and Learning Difficulties
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

You will work closely with the school’s SENDCo , teaching staff, and external professionals to ensure the individual needs of each student are met in line with their EHCPs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

The School:

This is a well-respected and Ofsted-rated 'Good'  school with a strong inclusive ethos. They are committed to ensuring every student receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially. The school boasts:

• A dedicated and experienced SEND team
• Access to high-quality training and CPD
• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Modern facilities and well-resourced classrooms

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people with SEND, ideally in a secondary school setting
• Understanding of neurodiversity, learning difficulties, and SEMH
• A calm, empathetic, and adaptable approach to support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable:

While not essential, it would be highly advantageous if you have experience in:

• Supporting the administrative processes associated with SEND (e.g., EHCP reviews, provision mapping, liaising with external agencies)
• Working within a secondary school setting
• Using strategies to promote engagement and emotional regulation

What We Offer

As a Teaching Assistant who is part of our team, you benefit from: 

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system
• CPD to help with your professional development

About Us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. 

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

How to Apply

If you are a Teaching assistant who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. 

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities contact Jake Eccles on (phone number removed).

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Long Term Futures are working with a nurturing and well-resourced specialist SEN school in Islington to appoint a confident and compassionate Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) from September 2025.

This all-through specialist school caters to children and young people with complex learning needs including autism, physical disabilities and medical conditions. Many students require support with personal care, and the school takes a fully therapeutic, person-centred approach to learning and wellbeing.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading learning sessions, supporting classroom staff, and providing high-quality personal care and tailored support for students.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and deliver small group learning sessions under the direction of teaching staff
* Provide 1:1 and in-class support for students with physical, sensory or medical needs
* Carry out personal care tasks including toileting, changing and hygiene routines (full training provided)
* Assist with planning, preparation and resource development for lessons
* Monitor pupil progress and contribute to review meetings and EHCP targets
* Support staff across the setting as a key HLTA in both academic and care-focused areas

Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* HLTA status or extensive experience in a similar senior TA role
* Experience working in a specialist or SEN school environment
* Confidence delivering personal care in a dignified and sensitive way
* Excellent communication, organisational and teamworking skills
* A calm, patient and professional attitude with a passion for inclusive education

Location and Transport - Islington, North London
* Accessible via Highbury & Islington, Finsbury Park and Holloway Road stations
* Bus routes: 19, 43, 271, 393
* Easily commutable from Camden, Hackney and Haringey

Why Work with Long Term Futures
* Weekly pay - 104 to 114 per day
* Free CPD in personal care, safeguarding, moving & handling and SEN strategies
* Long-term and temp to perm placements only - no daily supply
* Progression into lead HLTA, inclusion lead or specialist intervention roles
* Consultant support from SEND and complex needs specialists

If you're passionate about delivering care, learning and dignity for every student, apply today with Long Term Futures.
HLTA, personal care, specialist school, autism, SEN support, Islington, complex needs
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Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Middlesbrough TS1 area - £444 per week

Vision for Education is looking to appoint a full time Teaching Assistant to join our successful supply team and work in a primary school in the Middlesbrough area.

This is a full time Teaching Assistant role, Monday to Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm, working a dual role of a 1:1 TA in a SEND base but also working with small groups for intervention
This role will commence October 2025 and will be on going with a potential to become long term, depending on the needs of the school at the time.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.

The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is a Level 3 or above in Teaching and Supporting Learning and SEND experience would be desirable to the role. Working within small groups as well as within a SEN base and could be required within a 1:1 role, so a pro active individual is required.

The Role

Working as part of a passionate teaching team, the desired teaching assistant will focus on providing a high standard of support for a small group of KS1/2 children for interventions as well as 1:1 within a SEND base. Must be flexible to changing environments and working within small intervention groups.

The School

This primary school is looking for a committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team.
The Head Teacher and leadership team are dedicated to providing and outstanding level of education to the children within the school. The school is friendly and welcoming and has a positive ethos. 

Requirements

To be considered for the Teaching Assistant position, you will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in supporting teaching & learning in schools.
• Experience in a SEND Environment would be essential to the role 
• Have experience of working as a Teaching Assistant in an school environment.
• Be experienced in working with smaller nurture groups to boost attainment.
• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of school staff.
• Have experience supporting children in primary education 

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. 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. 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, you 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, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.
• Regular social events with 100% complimentary food and drinks.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a qualified Teaching Assistant (TA) who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want 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 Teesside Primary team on: (phone number removed).

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Start: September 2025 - End: July 2026 (with potential for a permanent position)
Location: Kirkstall, Leeds
Salary: From £90 - £110 per day

PK Education are proud to be supporting a vibrant and welcoming 1-form-entry primary school in Kirkstall in their search for a SEND Teaching Assistant to start this September on a full-time, long-term basis. This school has a strong sense of community , a nurturing ethos, and a dedicated team that truly cares about the development of every child.

You’ll predominantly be supporting pupils entering the new cohort in September, many of whom have Autism , delayed communication and language skills , and social development needs .

Your Role:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEND
• Support children with communication and interaction difficulties
• Help develop pupils’ social skills and encourage positive relationships
• Assist with personal care where required
• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement tailored strategies and interventions such as alternative methods of communication and visual aids

What You’ll Need:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEND, ideally Autism, speech & language needs and behaviour that challenges
• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset
• A DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you! Apply for the SEND Teaching Assistant role with your CV or contact PK Education Leeds on (phone number removed) for more information. This is an incredible long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person!

SEND Teaching Assistant

Thrive Education Group is currently looking for a SEND Teaching Assistant who has a passion for supporting students with additional needs. As a SEND Teaching Assistant your role will involve working 2:1 alongside a Tutor to support a KS4 student, based in a community centre in the Runcorn area. This is a part time role working from 14:30pm-4pm each day. 

As well as working with this specific student we are also looking for someone who can take on additional students in the Runcorn community centre between the hours of 10-2pm. We are flexible with times and can work around your availability to match you with the right students. 

As a SEND Teaching Assistant your role will involve: 

• p>Working alongside a Tutor to support a KS4 student with various special needs

• Providing weekly reports based on students attendance and progression 

• Liaising with local authorities and virtual schools to provide updates on students sessions 

• Support students with their mental health and their transitions back into school 

Requirements of this SEND Teaching Assistant role role: 

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Previously experience working with students with special needs is essential

• SEND Teaching Assistant experience or a background in tutoring 

• Patience and resilience 

Benefits of this SEND Teaching Assistant role: 

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Flexible working hours 

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• Working outside of a classroom environment 

• Competitive rates of pay 

If you are interested in working with special needs students and you are looking for a new challenge then this may be the role for you. We have various tutoring roles available so if this one isn't right for you, please still get in touch and we can discuss suitable roles that may match your experience.

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA

Location: Luton

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £90 - £10 per day

Are you a looking to work in a SEND provision?  

Do you have experiencing supporting children with autism?

Do you have a patient and nurturing nature?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a small, independent SEND school in Luton, supporting with their recruitment for a SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA. The school deploys a wide range of teaching strategies to engage and develop the progress of learners, who present with a range of learning difficulties and styles.

As a SEND Tecahing Assistant / SEND TA, you will connect directly with the brilliant pupils we care for, helping to make sure they get the very best from their education. Join an amazing team creating supportive, nurturing environments where pupils achieve far more than they ever expected.

You will take responsibility for their emotional and physical needs, supporting them to develop as individuals and engage with the world.

You will face challenges and overcome them as you flourish and thrive, sharing your skills and learning from others as your career takes you as high as you always dreamed you could go.

The school is seeking an adaptable and engaging team player to take on this role, as SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA will bring a new dimension and skill set to this role, be keen to develop their own skills to adapt to the young people's individual needs and have a positive impact on the wider school.

The position will involve working with students aged 4-11 years who have Autism, additional learning difficulties and complex needs.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant / SEND TA will have:

• Experience working with children with additional needs / disabilities
• Experience working with students with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) and challenging behaviours
• Level 2 or 3 CACHE or equivalent
• Team-Teach or MAPA qualifications desirable

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £10 when you refer a friend *Terms and Conditions apply*

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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CONTACT NUMBER: (phone number removed)

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.

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Leader Education are recruiting a Special Education Assistants to work at a SEND Schools based across Wakefield. The ideal candidate will have experience in working with children with SEND on a 1:1 basis. The schools cater for young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties and complex Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) aged between 4-18.

The normal working pattern is Monday-Friday 8:30am until 3:30pm and is a variation of long term and short-term positions.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working in an educational setting, particularly with students who have diverse learning needs or relevant transferable experience
• Understanding of inclusive education principles and strategies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting the development of all students.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.

Leader Education can offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme: 100 per referral (terms apply)
• Free CPD including Team Teach
• A dedicated consultant to answer any queries and for ongoing support
• Potential permanent contract after a qualifying period

Interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive CV outlining their teaching experience, qualifications which are relevant to this role. Please email your CV or call us on (phone number removed).

Leader Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, all applicants must go through a thorough vetting procedure, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: North Shields
Salary: £84 - £10 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term

Are you calm, patient, and committed to creating inclusive learning environments?  If so, this SEND Teaching Assistant  opportunity in North Shields  could be the perfect next step in your career.

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant  to join one of our supportive partner schools in North Shields . You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

Role Responsibilities of the SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA):

• Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities.
• Promote positive behaviour and social interaction among students.
• Help maintain an inclusive and structured environment conducive to learning.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
• Work collaboratively with staff, therapists, and parents/carers to support student development.

Job Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in an educational or care setting.
• A nurturing, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting learners.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach training, or similar are desirable but not essential.
• Have an updated CV  (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps ) and an enhanced DBS  registered to the Update Service  (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay depending on your experience.
• Supportive consultants who are experts in SEND placements.
• Access to ongoing CPD opportunities.
• A chance to genuinely impact pupils’ lives and education outcomes.

If you are a dedicated educator seeking part-time opportunities to support student achievement across North Shields , apply today to join a growing network of committed teaching professionals.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. 

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEND TA’  role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’  to submit your full and up-to-date CV  and get in touch directly with Saif  at  (url removed)  for more information.

 Referral Bonus!

Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them  and earn £100  in vouchers after a qualifyin period.

An excellent, well resourced special school in South Bristol is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant. You may have worked as a support worker, in-class support worker or a Learning Support Advisor previously. You may have a related qualification or the ability to demonstrate relevant experience. You would be able to support children with the range of special educational needs including learning disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), sensory, speech and language impairments and behavioural difficulties.

The school has great feedback from parents and supply staff. The staff team are supportive and welcoming. The school is easily accessible by public transport. The school needs people who can commit to 5 days a week. If you are experienced and able to work full time this can be reflected in your rate of pay.

You will need to be confident in adapting the lesson activity according to pupil's individual needs

Creating and maintaining a stimulating learning environment for the pupils to achieve and thrive.

The pay rate is £12.81* an hour. The day is 7 hours with an unpaid 30 min lunch break. Your daily rate of pay would be £3.29* but with a potential to earn more based on level of experience. *Including holiday pay



Essential criteria:

Previous experience working with individuals with SEN/Autism/Complex Needs/SEMH is desirable

Have a right to work in the UK (A Valid Visa)

At least one recent child-based reference and relevant DBS/ Police checks.

Please note this role is term time only and will commence from September 2025. Full time people are preferred but part time candidates with experience will also be considered.



*If you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of 2.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.



What can Five Education offer you?

- Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more

- Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)

- Recommending a friend bonus scheme

- Specialist support/ mentoring while you are working



If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Danielle at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you.



Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.



Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS; there will also be an interview.



We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.



Contact Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed)