Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 29 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | NG8 4FR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Silver Linings Education Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Silver Linings School is a small Independent Day School providing a creative, therapeutic and individualised approach to learning for children aged 5-11 years.
We specialise in providing a unique educational journey for children with complex needs due to encountering adverse childhood experiences utilising a therapeutic approach based on the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE.
We are searching for a team of dedicated, like minded individuals to be part of this new school and to help build on our values and vision for both the young people and the team.
Our Teaching Assistants will
Support teaching and learning.
Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students.
Manage classroom resources.
Take children on educational trips and visits.
Have their lunch with children who struggle socially.
Have a good basic understanding of English and Maths.
Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication.
Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further their learning.
Celebrate success.
Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods.
Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer – bringing their own interests and passions to the table.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs and past trauma
- Knowledge of early childhood development
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively educate and engage students in learning activities
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow directions from the lead teacher
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you meet the qualifications listed above and are excited about joining our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):
Do you hold a full UK Driving licence?
Work Location: In person
We specialise in providing a unique educational journey for children with complex needs due to encountering adverse childhood experiences utilising a therapeutic approach based on the principles of Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) and PACE.
We are searching for a team of dedicated, like minded individuals to be part of this new school and to help build on our values and vision for both the young people and the team.
Our Teaching Assistants will
Support teaching and learning.
Work with children 1:1 or delivering sessions with small groups of students.
Manage classroom resources.
Take children on educational trips and visits.
Have their lunch with children who struggle socially.
Have a good basic understanding of English and Maths.
Keep children safe when they are experiencing heightened behaviours with strong behaviour management skills and excellent communication.
Create, play and teach games to pupils to develop their social skills or further their learning.
Celebrate success.
Participate in therapeutic training sessions or reflecting on difficult periods.
Our TAs are highly valued members of our team. We want our TAs to be part of the decision making that drives our school, provides outcomes for children and advocates for every child. We welcome their input in developing both the academic curriculum and the opportunities in our extra-curricular offer – bringing their own interests and passions to the table.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs and past trauma
- Knowledge of early childhood development
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to effectively educate and engage students in learning activities
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children
- Ability to work well as part of a team and follow directions from the lead teacher
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you meet the qualifications listed above and are excited about joining our team, we encourage you to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Application question(s):
Do you hold a full UK Driving licence?
Work Location: In person