Special Educational Needs (SEND) - Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £85 to £105 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Harrogate |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JUST TEACHERS LTD |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Justteachers is seeking a caring and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a well resourced and inclusive special school in the Harrogate area on a long-term basis. This full-time role is due to start in September, with shortlisting currently taking place.
The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with a range of complex learning needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and physical disabilities. It is recognised for its nurturing approach, strong multi-disciplinary teamwork, and commitment to promoting independence and communication for every learner.
The role:
• Provide classroom support for pupils with a range of complex SEND, including personal care and mobility assistance
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education and care plans
• Foster a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to thrive
The ideal candidate:
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs or within a SEND setting
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care, education, or childcare (desirable)
• A patient, empathetic approach with strong communication skills
• Two education or school-based references
Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK.
The school supports pupils aged 2–19 with a range of complex learning needs, including profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), autism, and physical disabilities. It is recognised for its nurturing approach, strong multi-disciplinary teamwork, and commitment to promoting independence and communication for every learner.
The role:
• Provide classroom support for pupils with a range of complex SEND, including personal care and mobility assistance
• Work closely with teachers and therapists to implement individual education and care plans
• Foster a calm, structured, and inclusive learning environment that enables pupils to thrive
The ideal candidate:
• Experience supporting children or young people with complex needs or within a SEND setting
• Relevant qualifications in health and social care, education, or childcare (desirable)
• A patient, empathetic approach with strong communication skills
• Two education or school-based references
Justteachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS including a children’s barred list check and where applicable a vulnerable adults barred list check is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK.