SEN Teaching Assistants
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | Devon & Torboy |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Everest Recruitment and Services ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Support |
Summary
1. Job Overview
As an SEN TA, you are the "bridge" between a child with additional needs and their education.
The Goal: Help students with disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) access the curriculum.
The Day-to-Day: You work 1-on-1 or in small groups, adapting lessons so the child can understand them and managing their emotional or behavioral needs.
The Setting: You can work in a Mainstream School (supporting a child in a regular class) or a Special School (where all students have complex needs).
2. Job Benefits
Rewarding Work: You see life-changing progress in "small wins" every single day.
School Holidays: You get about 13 weeks of holiday a year (Term-time only).
Job Security: High demand across the UK means you can almost always find work.
Work-Life Balance: Standard school hours (e.g., 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM).
Professional Training: Access to free specialized training (like Sign Language or First Aid).
3. Core Requirements (Skills & Legal)
Enhanced DBS Check: A mandatory criminal record check (legal requirement).
Resilience & Patience: The ability to stay calm during challenging behaviors or slow progress.
Adaptability: Being able to change your teaching style instantly if a child gets overwhelmed.
Observation: Noticing "triggers" before a child becomes distressed.
4. Qualifications
GCSEs: Grades 4/C or above in English and Maths (most common requirement).
Level 2 or 3 Certificate: In Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (highly preferred).
Specialist Certificates: Training in Autism Awareness, Makaton (sign language), or PECS makes you a top candidate.
Experience: Volunteering or prior care work is often accepted in place of higher degrees.
As an SEN TA, you are the "bridge" between a child with additional needs and their education.
The Goal: Help students with disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) access the curriculum.
The Day-to-Day: You work 1-on-1 or in small groups, adapting lessons so the child can understand them and managing their emotional or behavioral needs.
The Setting: You can work in a Mainstream School (supporting a child in a regular class) or a Special School (where all students have complex needs).
2. Job Benefits
Rewarding Work: You see life-changing progress in "small wins" every single day.
School Holidays: You get about 13 weeks of holiday a year (Term-time only).
Job Security: High demand across the UK means you can almost always find work.
Work-Life Balance: Standard school hours (e.g., 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM).
Professional Training: Access to free specialized training (like Sign Language or First Aid).
3. Core Requirements (Skills & Legal)
Enhanced DBS Check: A mandatory criminal record check (legal requirement).
Resilience & Patience: The ability to stay calm during challenging behaviors or slow progress.
Adaptability: Being able to change your teaching style instantly if a child gets overwhelmed.
Observation: Noticing "triggers" before a child becomes distressed.
4. Qualifications
GCSEs: Grades 4/C or above in English and Maths (most common requirement).
Level 2 or 3 Certificate: In Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (highly preferred).
Specialist Certificates: Training in Autism Awareness, Makaton (sign language), or PECS makes you a top candidate.
Experience: Volunteering or prior care work is often accepted in place of higher degrees.
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