SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £150 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 April 2026 |
| Location: | Reading |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 207042 |
Summary
SEN Specialist Teaching Assistant/Cover Supervisor
Are you confident working with young people and looking to make a meaningful impact in a secondary school setting?
We are recruiting resilient, adaptable individuals to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), while also delivering lessons as a Cover Supervisor when required. This is a varied role, ideal for those looking to build experience in education and develop strong classroom management skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support, including students with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support, including students with SEMH needs
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Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
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Maintain a focused and well-managed classroom environment
Maintain a focused and well-managed classroom environment
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Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges
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Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
What We're Looking For
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Confidence leading a secondary classroom
Confidence leading a secondary classroom
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Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
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Understanding of SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD)
Understanding of SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD)
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Calm, consistent, and proactive approach
Calm, consistent, and proactive approach
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DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) ✅
DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) ✅
What We Offer
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Supportive school environments
Supportive school environments
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Ongoing CPD and training
Ongoing CPD and training
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Clear progression into teaching or pastoral roles
Clear progression into teaching or pastoral roles
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A rewarding role with real day-to-day impact
A rewarding role with real day-to-day impact
Apply now to gain valuable experience and make a difference in secondary education. ✨
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
Are you confident working with young people and looking to make a meaningful impact in a secondary school setting?
We are recruiting resilient, adaptable individuals to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), while also delivering lessons as a Cover Supervisor when required. This is a varied role, ideal for those looking to build experience in education and develop strong classroom management skills.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support, including students with SEMH needs
Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support, including students with SEMH needs
-
Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
-
Maintain a focused and well-managed classroom environment
Maintain a focused and well-managed classroom environment
-
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges
Support students with behavioural, emotional, and social challenges
-
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and pastoral teams
What We're Looking For
-
Confidence leading a secondary classroom
Confidence leading a secondary classroom
-
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
-
Understanding of SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD)
Understanding of SEN (SEMH, ASD, ADHD)
-
Calm, consistent, and proactive approach
Calm, consistent, and proactive approach
-
DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) ✅
DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) ✅
What We Offer
-
Supportive school environments
Supportive school environments
-
Ongoing CPD and training
Ongoing CPD and training
-
Clear progression into teaching or pastoral roles
Clear progression into teaching or pastoral roles
-
A rewarding role with real day-to-day impact
A rewarding role with real day-to-day impact
Apply now to gain valuable experience and make a difference in secondary education. ✨
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.