Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Posting date:	08 September 2025
Salary:	£90 to £100 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 October 2025
Location:	TA1 1AA
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	SENDTATAAS-8985

Summary

SEND Teaching Assistant | Full-Time, Long-Term

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities?
We are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to work full-time on a long-term basis, supporting students of all ages with a wide range of needs, from ASC (Autism Spectrum Condition) to PMLD (Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties).

The Role:

• Working closely with teachers to support students in class

  
  

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support

  
  

• Helping students with their social, emotional, and learning development

  
  

• Assisting with personal care and daily routines where needed

  
  

• Creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment

  
  

  What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience in SEND or a background in health and social care is highly valued

    
    

  • Compassion, patience, and resilience

    
    

  • A proactive and flexible approach to supporting students with diverse needs

    
    

  • A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people

    
    

    What’s On Offer:

    • Full-time, long-term position with consistent support

      
      

    • Competitive pay: £90 – £100 per day

      
      

    • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

      
      

    • Supportive school environments across a range of settings

      
      

      Location: Various SEND schools (all age ranges)
      Pay: £90 – £100 per day
      Contact: alec.stott@teacheractive.com | 01392 693313

      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.