38 adult support workers jobs found

Primary Teacher SEN Specialist Location- Penarth, Cardiff Salary- £26.61/ hour Contract Type- Full time Ready to make a real difference every single day? An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and experienced SEN Teacher to join a forward-thinking ALN school in Penarth. This role is perfect for educators who thrive in specialist environments and are committed to supporting pupils with additional learning needs through innovative, sensory-led teaching. Your Role: You will be working with primary-aged pupils with ALN, delivering a broad and engaging curriculum tailored to individual needs. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll ensure communication, regulation, and sensory strategies are meaningfully embedded into daily learning. This is not a mainstream teaching role it requires creativity, adaptability, and a genuine interest in sensory curricula to support learners with sensory impairments or regulation difficulties. Key...

Role: Further Education Lecturer Location: Northampton  Salary: £25-32 Start date: ASAP We are currently seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and passionate education professionals to join us at TeacherActive. TeacherActive is proud to be working with a vibrant college in Peterborough. Whether you are a qualified teacher, instructor, or a learning assistant we have rewarding opportunities to suit your skills, experience and availability. This is a fantastic opportunity to impact the lives of young people and adult learners supporting them in achieving their qualifications and career aspirations. These qualifications include teaching A Levels, GCSE Resits, BTEC, national diplomas, NVQ’s and T-Levels. Registering with us will open you up to the potential of working with colleges across the Northamptonshire We are looking to speak with you if you are a Lecturer/Teacher of the below: Engineering Construction Animal Care Electronics Business Accounting Hair and Beauty Teacher of AS/A...

College Additional Needs Learning Support Assistant - Gloucester Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Long-Term Role Immediate Start Available A college in Gloucester is seeking committed and patient SEN Learning Support Assistants to join its dedicated Resources Base, supporting young people aged 16–19 with Autism and additional learning needs. This provision focuses on life skills, communication, independence and real‑world readiness, offering a highly supportive environment where learners can grow in confidence and progress at their own pace. This role is ideal for those with experience in care, SEN, behavioural support, youth work, or for graduates who are passionate about working with neurodiverse young people. About the Role As an SEN Learning Support Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to students with Autism and additional needs Assist with life‑skills sessions, including social skills and independence tasks Support learners in classroom activities,...

Looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, every single day? We’re working with a welcoming primary school in Slough that’s on the lookout for a calm, caring SEMH Teaching Assistant. This isn’t a sit-back kind of role. It’s hands-on, heart-led, and incredibly rewarding. You’ll be supporting pupils who need a little extra help with their social, emotional and mental health. Think relationship-building, steady encouragement, and being that consistent adult they can rely on. What your day might look like Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups with SEMH needs Helping children regulate emotions and feel safe in the classroom Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO Creating a positive, structured environment where pupils can thrive Celebrating the small wins, because they matter (a lot) What the school is hoping for Experience working with children with SEMH, SEND, or behavioural needs A calm, patient approach, even on the tricky days Someone who builds...

PMLD LSA - Special Primary School - Canning Town, East London SENCare Recruitment are currently working on behalf of a special primary school that is seeking experienced teaching assistants to support children who have autism, mild and profound needs and SEMH. Start: ASAP Duration: 5 days a week - ongoing. Hours: 8.30am - 4.30pm The ideal teaching assistant - * will have at least 6 months experience supporting students with autism, social emotional mental health difficulties, some profound needs. * experience supporting students aged 4 - 11 * will provide personal care * able to follow students ECHPs * experienced with ASD, PMLD, SEMH, trauma, sensory processing, and social communication teaching background * the ability to build strong and meaningful relationships with vulnerable students * have a clear DBS registered to the update service - child and adult checked. About us: SENCare Recruitment provides Special Educational Needs (SEN) professionals for...

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Kidderminster (surrounding areas) Start Date: ASAP (following vetting process) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only) Salary: £90 - £100 per day Driving licence is ideal for this role but not a requirement. Are you passionate about helping children with special educational needs thrive in a nurturing and supportive environment? Teaching Personnel are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join a well-respected SEND school in the Kidderminster area. About the Role:f As a key part of the classroom team, you’ll work closely with teachers and therapists to support students’ academic, emotional, and social development. You’ll provide one-to-one and group support, encourage independence, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment where every child is valued. What We’re Looking For: A patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic attitude Experience working with children or young people (in...

Location: Cardiff, South Wales Pay Rate: £92.95per day Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full Academic Year ✨ ALN Classroom Support – Make a Difference Every Day! | Cardiff ✨ Teaching Personnel is looking for a kind‑hearted, resilient, and enthusiastic ALN Classroom Support Assistant to join a wonderful specialist day school in Cardiff. You’ll be supporting amazing young people aged 11–19 with moderate to severe learning difficulties and ASD — helping them learn, grow, and shine in their own unique ways. At this school, pupils build brilliant friendships, develop their social confidence, and thrive in a caring environment where staff truly understand and respond to their needs. Nearly all pupils make progress that reflects their abilities — and you’ll be right there helping them every step of the way. This is a hands‑on, rewarding role where no two days are the same! You’ll support pupils 1:1 or in small groups, helping them develop academically, emotionally, socially, and...

Teaching Assistant – SEMH Secondary Provision Temp to Perm | Full-Time | Term Time Only Do you have the resilience, patience, and emotional insight to support young people who have experienced significant barriers to education? We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist secondary SEMH setting, supporting students who may present with complex social, emotional and mental health needs. This role is ideally suited to individuals who take a trauma-informed, relationship-led approach and are committed to helping young people feel safe, valued, and understood. About the role As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside of the classroom. Many of the young people you will work with may have experienced trauma, adverse childhood experiences, and disrupted learning journeys. Your ability to provide consistency, structure, and positive role modelling will be essential in helping them re-engage with education....

Qualified Nursery Practitioner – Summer Term (Canterbury) We are seeking a qualified and experienced Nursery Practitioner to join an independent prep school in Canterbury for the Summer Term, from 20th April to 9th July. Hours: * Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:00am – 3:30pm (one day 8:00am – 5:30pm) The ideal candidate will bring strong early‑years experience, a warm and nurturing approach, and the ability to work confidently within a busy, well‑established nursery setting. If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting young children’s development, we would love to hear from you. Job Description As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting the learning, development, and wellbeing of children aged 2-4. Your responsibilities will include: * Creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children feel secure and confident. * Planning and delivering engaging, age‑appropriate activities that support the Early Years...

SEN Teaching Assistant Aylesbury | Full-time Monday- Friday 8:30-3:30pm | Rewarding & Meaningful Work Are you someone who lights up when helping others succeed? Do you have a natural warmth, patience, and enthusiasm that children instantly respond to? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for passionate and caring SEN Teaching Assistants to join a fantastic specialist school in Aylesbury, supporting children with Special Educational Needs, including PMLD and other complex needs. This is an incredibly rewarding role where every small step forward is a huge achievement. What makes this role special You will be working with a team of dedicated, supportive professionals in a nurturing school environment where the focus is on helping every child reach their potential. Your role will be to support pupils both in and outside the classroom, helping them learn, develop confidence, and feel safe and valued. We are particularly interested in people who have worked...

Primary Teacher - Greenwich Location: Greenwich (near Charlton Station) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time | Permanent Salary: MPS (Outer London) Year Group: Year 1 (KS1) The School A welcoming and community-focused primary school in the Charlton area of Greenwich is seeking a committed Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026. The school has a strong focus on early learning and prides itself on providing a smooth transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1. There is a well-embedded phonics programme, consistent routines across KS1, and a clear approach to behaviour that supports a calm and focused learning environment. Staff are supported through shared planning, regular CPD, and an open-door leadership style. The school has a friendly and collaborative atmosphere, with experienced teaching assistants in each class and a strong emphasis on teamwork. The Role The successful Primary Teacher will take responsibility for a Year 1 class, supporting pupils...

Primary Class Teacher - Tower Hamlets Location: Tower Hamlets (near Bethnal Green Station) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time | Long-term (Temp to Perm opportunity) Salary: MPS (Inner London) Key Stage: KS1 - Year 2 The School A well-established and inclusive primary school in the Bethnal Green area of Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated Primary Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026. The school has a strong reputation for its nurturing ethos and commitment to pupil progress, particularly in Key Stage 1. There is a clear focus on early reading, phonics, and language development, supported by a structured and well-resourced curriculum. Staff work closely within year group teams, sharing planning and best practice to ensure consistency across classes. Leadership is supportive and places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and manageable workloads. The Role The successful Primary Class Teacher will take responsibility for a Year 2 class, guiding...

EYFS Teacher – Summer Term Opportunity Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: 20/04/2026 Salary: £37,868 - £50,474 per year Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £50,474 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to M6. Teach Now is recruiting for a passionate and experienced EYFS Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Enfield for the summer term. This is a full-time teaching role within an Early Years class of 30 pupils. The school is seeking a confident practitioner with strong EYFS experience (mandatory) who can step into the role seamlessly and deliver high-quality early years provision. About the School This is a community mixed primary school for children aged 4–11, currently with approximately 218 pupils on roll, grouped according to age. The school is described as happy, vibrant, and inclusive, set within extensive grounds that provide excellent outdoor...

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant (Complex Needs) Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work Start Date: 20/04/2026 Location: Broxbourne, Hertfordshire Salary: £19,000 – £19,700 per annum Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role: Teach-Now is working in partnership with a specialist secondary setting in Broxbourne that supports pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including autism, communication needs, and associated sensory and behavioural needs. We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a highly structured, nurturing and therapeutic environment where learning...

Contract Type: Full Time | Temporary (Maternity Cover) Start Date: April 2026 Salary: £100 – £115 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such as a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the School Teach-Now is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Haringey seeking a confident and experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their team. The school has a strong community ethos and supportive leadership team. Staff work collaboratively across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, and classrooms are well supported with Teaching Assistants in place. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable whole-class experience in a structured and supportive environment. About the Role This full-time position is to cover a...

Prospero Teaching are looking for dynamic new tutors in the BCP area to support young people needing alternate provision. We provide tuition to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 15 hours per week. Tuition is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community, for example the library or coffee shops, and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. In order to be eligible, we require our tutors to have experience teaching or tutoring in the past. This may be in the classroom as a teacher (with or without QTS) or supporting as a teaching assistant. Alternatively, you may have been a tutor for 6 months or more working 1:1 with students. We also require all of our staff to have an enhanced Child and Adult DBS on the update service - we can help you obtain this if you do not have one. This role is very flexible and works around the schedule of the young person and the tutor,...

Prospero Teaching are looking for energetic, reliable and motivated mentors in the BCP area to support young people needing alternate provision. We provide mentoring to students in early years all the way to post 16, supporting them from 2 to 10 hours per week. Mentoring is provided 1:1 in the young person's home or in the local community and is completely tailored to the student's needs to ensure they are getting the best possible support. Mentoring involves emotional support for the young person and can include activities based around their hobbies. Alternately, it may just involve taking them for walks with the intention of getting them out of the house and talking to a positive role model who can help build their confidence. We also offer play therapy and art therapy to young people who require this provision. All of this is with the aim of getting them back into a mainstream or specialist environment where they feel self-assured and positive about the future. In order to be...

Teaching Assistant Complex Needs SEN Teaching Assistant Role. Assisting students who have complex medical, physical and cognitive needs. Zone 2, excellent transport links. 8 pupils in a class with 6 x Teaching Assistants, 1x Teacher Immediate start, full time position for the academic year. The Teaching Assistant Vacancy A modern, friendly, and rapidly expanding Camden SEN School. OfSTED Outstanding. Assisting students with complex learning needs including PMLD and SLD. Supportive experienced team in class. Full time applicants only; Monday - Friday, 08:30-16:00 About the School Special Needs School in Camden Caters for students aged 4-19 years old. Outstanding leadership team and staff. Exceptional state of the art facilities. On site therapists, physical therapists and teaching assistant teams. The Ideal Teaching Assistant Have experience working in as a teaching assistant or care worker. Be comfortable with children who need extra support to learn. Be willing to...

Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham * Mental Health Support in School required * SEMH and SEN School in Barking * FULL TIME and long term opportunity Mental Health Support - Barking and Dagenham Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker, Behaviour TA or SEMH experienced LSA who is looking for a new opportunity? Are you passionate about making a difference in and working with children with emotional needs, mental health and trauma? The School Reeson Education is currently recruiting for a specialist setting. The provision provides quality education for children with complex backgrounds, mental health issues and sometimes challenging behaviour. Pupils have mental health needs including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Autism, AHDH, ODD and Schizophrenia. They require a strong and resilient support worker who will be patient, caring, understanding, firm and fair. Person Specification Previous experience of supporting students with SEN, mental health and/or...

Graduate Teaching Assistant £18,956 - £26,335 per year Outstanding School with Teacher training offering Key Stage 3 & 4 students Fantastic School based in North London location, Enfield Teacher training opportunities after first year experience This outstanding School provides high quality education at every stage of the students journey. Since opening, they have grown to become one of the most successful schools in the borough and has gained an excellent reputation for the learning focused education offered to their students. They have a happy and diverse community that strives to succeed in everything they do. They have a sister school located a couple of miles away and they provide the blueprint of success that this school aspires to. Whilst the high quality lessons and enrichment make this school a rewarding place to attend or to work in, perhaps the most unusual thing about the is the quality of the relationships you will find. Students like and respect each other and...