370 send specialist teaching assistant jobs found

Job Title: SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Bradford Start Date: September Salary: £95 - £115 per day Do you have experience supporting young people with SEND needs and challenging behaviour? Can you build positive relationships that help students thrive both academically and emotionally? Are you resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming SEND Provisions in Bradford, who are looking to appoint SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants. These settings have built an amazing community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through consistency, understanding and a supportive approach. we are looking to take on SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants on either a short-term or long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Behaviour Support Worker will support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering a mixture of 1:1 support and small...

Job Title: SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Wakefield Start Date: September Salary: £95 - £115 per day Do you have experience supporting young people with SEND needs and challenging behaviour? Can you build positive relationships that help students thrive both academically and emotionally? Are you resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming SEND Provisions in Wakefield, who are looking to appoint SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants. These settings have built an amazing community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through consistency, understanding and a supportive approach. we are looking to take on SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants on either a short-term or long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Behaviour Support Worker will support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering a mixture of 1:1 support and small...

Job Title: SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant Location: Leeds Start Date: September  Salary: £95 - £115 per day Do you have experience supporting young people with SEND needs and challenging behaviour? Can you build positive relationships that help students thrive both academically and emotionally? Are you resilient, proactive and passionate about making a difference every day? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming SEND Provisions in Leeds, who are looking to appoint SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants. These settings have built an amazing community where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through consistency, understanding and a supportive approach. we are looking to take on SEND Specialist Teaching Assistants on either a short-term or long-term basis with an ASAP start. The successful Behaviour Support Worker will support students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering a mixture of 1:1 support and small group...

Job Title: Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - SEND Specialist Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Daily Rate: £600 - £750 per week (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time About the School: We're working with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury that sets the bar high - for its students and its staff. With five bespoke learning pathways serving young people aged 11-19 with a wide range of complex needs, this is a school where skilled, experienced support staff are genuinely valued and given the autonomy to make a difference. If you're ready to step up and lead, this is your opportunity. About the Role: As an HLTA, you'll bring a higher level of expertise, independence, and leadership to the support team. You'll plan and deliver learning activities, lead groups, supervise classes, and act as a key point of contact for students, families, and...

Job Title: Teaching Assistant - SEND Specialist (Level 2/3) Area: Bury, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Daily Rate: £550 - £650 per week (depending on experience) Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm, Term time About the School: We're partnering with an outstanding specialist SEND school in Bury where every decision is guided by one simple belief - Excellence for All. Supporting young people aged 11-19 across five highly personalised learning pathways, this is a school that doesn't put a ceiling on what its students can achieve. If you share that ambition, read on. About the Role: As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work at the heart of a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team dedicated to helping students with complex SEND needs flourish academically, socially, and emotionally. No two days will look the same - and that's exactly what makes this role so rewarding. Whether you're delivering tailored learning...

Maths Specialist Teaching Assistant Full-time, starting September 2026, on a temp-perm basis A Good rated school in North Manchester is seeking a full-time maths intervention graduate to support learners in who are struggling to reach their potential in maths. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training or a recent maths graduate. You will provide small group and 1:1 intervention and mentoring outside the classroom. This is a full-time role and will become a permanent role for the right candidate. Standards are high and the young people in the school are supported from day one with a uniform approach by teachers and support staff, and a calm, positive environment is noticed from the moment you enter the school. Our client enjoys a strong reputation with regards to inclusion of SEND and SEMH students and is proud of the standards they set. CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS Location: North Manchester Position: Maths Intervention Graduate Type of work: Maths...

SEND Teaching Assistant  – North Suffolk Location: Bungay Hourly Rate: £18-£23 Flexible Hours: Up to 15 hours per week | Term-time only Make a difference where it matters most. AP Education is pleased to collaborate with local authorities in delivering customised 2:1 Alternative Provision for children and young people who are unable to access a mainstream education setting. We seek dedicated SEND/SEMH Tutors, SEND/SEMH Teachers, and HLTAs in Bungay and the surrounding regions. You will be supporting learners with a range of complex needs, including but not limited to: SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) Autism EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) SpLD (Specific Learning Difficulties) MLD (Moderate Learning Difficulties)  Key Responsibilities You’ll provide face-to-face 2:1 support, working alongside a Tutor with students from Early Years to KS4. Your responsibilities will include: Assist preparing learning materials for the core subjects (Maths, English, Science) or...

SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Andover Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term Pay Rate: £85 – £100 per day About the Role Do you believe every child deserves the opportunity to flourish? Supply Desk is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs in a welcoming specialist setting. Working alongside experienced teachers, you'll help pupils overcome barriers to learning while celebrating every success along the way. Key Responsibilities Deliver individual and small group support. Assist with classroom learning and interventions. Encourage independence and confidence. Support pupils with communication and social skills. Work collaboratively with teaching staff. Help create a calm, inclusive learning environment. Candidate Requirements Experience supporting children is desirable. Positive, caring attitude. Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Passion for SEND education. DBS on...

Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant  Make a Difference Through Sport Love sport and want to use it to help young people thrive? Not every achievement happens on a football pitch or in a sports hall. Sometimes it's a student attending a lesson when they would normally struggle. Sometimes it's helping a young person regulate their emotions, build confidence, or feel part of a team for the very first time. A large specialist SEND school in Leeds is looking for a Sports Graduate Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role combines classroom support, physical activity, behaviour support, and relationship building to help students achieve their full potential. This is much more than a sports role. You'll use sport, movement, and physical activity as powerful tools to help young people develop confidence, communication skills, resilience, emotional regulation, and independence. If you're a graduate in Sports Science,...

Special Needs Teaching Assistant – Sale Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with complex additional needs? We are currently looking for an experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming SEND setting in Sale on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children with complex needs and who can provide patient, nurturing and consistent support. The Role As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism and children who are non-verbal. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to provide personalised support and help pupils engage with learning and develop their independence. The Ideal Candidate Previous experience working in a UK SEND setting is essential Experience supporting children with complex needs Experience working...

Role: Post-16 Teaching Assistant (SEND) Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Contract Type: Full-time Salary: £525 - £700 per week (dependent on experience and responsibilities) Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm A specialist post-16 provision based in Rochdale is looking for a Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 16-19 with a range of additional needs. The sixth form draws students from across the wider school's secondary pathways and focuses on building independence, community inclusion, and employability skills ahead of adulthood. What you'll do: Provide one-to-one and small group support to post-16 learners Help deliver personalised learning and community-based programmes Support the development of independence, life skills, and social confidence Contribute to EHCP targets and individual planning Work closely with the wider team, families, and external agencies Post-16 Teaching Assistant - What We're Looking For:...

Psychology, Criminology & Youth Studies Graduates Wanted Launch Your Career Supporting Children & Young People Have you recently graduated and want a career where you can genuinely make a difference? Whether you've studied Psychology, Criminology, Youth Studies, Youth Work, Sociology, Childhood Studies, Education or a related degree, this could be the perfect opportunity to gain invaluable experience supporting vulnerable children within schools. Aspire People works in partnership with Primary and Specialist SEND schools across South Manchester and Stockport to recruit outstanding support staff who can make a lasting impact on the lives of children facing barriers to education. Working closely with Headteachers, SENDCOs and Senior Leadership Teams, we help schools identify the right people to support some of their most vulnerable pupils-those who need consistency, encouragement and positive relationships to help them succeed. The Role As a Teaching Assistant or...

Are you a Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Residential Support Worker or Behaviour Mentor looking to take your skills into education? Aspire People is working in partnership with a number of Primary and Specialist SEND schools across Stockport who are looking to appoint confident, resilient and enthusiastic Behaviour Mentors and SEMH Teaching Assistants from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children who require additional emotional and behavioural support to succeed in school. The Role You'll work closely with pupils who may have Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism or behavioural challenges, supporting them on a 1:1 basis or within small groups. Your role will be to build positive relationships, promote emotional regulation and help pupils overcome barriers to learning so they can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. This role would suit candidates with experience as a: Sports Coach Youth Worker...

This isn’t your typical classroom role — and we’re not looking for a typical Teaching Assistant. If you’re the kind of person who can stay grounded when things feel chaotic, build trust where it’s been broken, and see behaviour for what it really is — communication — then this could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEMH school in the Stockton area, and they’re searching for a resilient, compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant who’s ready to make a real impact from day one. What makes this role different? This is a setting where: Relationships come before results Patience is more powerful than pressure Small steps forward are celebrated in a big way You won’t just be “supporting learning” — you’ll be helping young people feel safe, understood, and capable again. What your day could look like: Supporting pupils with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs Helping students regulate emotions and re-engage with...

This role isn’t easy — but it is incredibly rewarding. If you understand that challenging behaviour often comes from unmet needs… If you can stay calm, patient, and consistent when others might step back… And if you’re motivated by seeing real, hard-earned progress… Then this could be the role that truly makes a difference — for both you and the pupils you support. Protocol Education is working with a specialist SEMH provision in Middlesbrough, looking for a confident and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team. What makes this role stand out? This isn’t about ticking boxes or sticking rigidly to lesson plans. It’s about: Building trusting relationships with pupils who may have struggled in mainstream settings Creating a sense of stability, safety, and routine Supporting young people to re-engage with education at their own pace Here, every breakthrough matters — no matter how small it might seem. What your day could look like: Supporting pupils with social,...

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Sandwell and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential. The Role Depending on your experience and the school, you could be: Providing 1:1 or small-group SEND support Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties Working within mainstream classrooms, SEND resource bases or specialist provisions Supporting pupils' learning, communication and emotional development Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies Delivering targeted interventions Helping pupils...

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Prospero Teaching is recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work across Primary and SEN schools throughout Birmingham and the surrounding areas from September 2026. We are looking for caring, confident and reliable Teaching Assistants who have experience supporting children with additional needs and are passionate about helping every child reach their potential. The Role Depending on your experience and the school, you could be: Providing 1:1 or small-group SEND support Supporting pupils with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language needs and learning difficulties Working within mainstream classrooms, SEND resource bases or specialist provisions Supporting pupils' learning, communication and emotional development Managing challenging behaviour using positive strategies Delivering targeted interventions Helping pupils...

Your new company Hays are one of the largest education agencies in the Merseyside region. We work exclusively with over 65% of schools in the area. Currently, we are working in partnership with a school in the Maghull area who are recruiting for a Year 3 Teaching Assistant from September 2026. Your new role This Teaching Assistant job will involve working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 3 student with additional needs. Duties for this job will include:* Following the EHCP recommendations for the student to ensure their individual needs are met* Providing targeted support both in and outside the classroom* Working closely with the class teacher to ensure the lessons are accessible for the student in your care; preparing resources and teaching materials* Working closely with the classroom teacher to report on pupil progress * Providing regular feedback to the family to ensure home and school are working together in their support for the student What you'll need to succeed * A...

Teaching Assistant  We're working with a school in Bristol who are preparing for the new academic year and they're on the lookout for a Teaching Assistant. If you enjoy helping children learn, build confidence and succeed, this could be the perfect role for you.  Your responsbilities will include: Delivering small group interventions Supporting children with their learning and development Assisting the class teacher to bring lessons to life Confidentlty managing behaviour Supporting children with additional needs The ideal candidate will have: Experience in a school setting  Some experience with SEN/ behaviour management, or an interest in developing your skills A team player, willing to build relationships with pupils and staff A calm, patient and supporting approach to learning An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to get one hy work with Protocol Education? Competitive weekly PAYE pay Full-time role with a September start Opportunities in Primary,...

Job Title: Level 2 SEND LSA Location: Stechford Start Date: September Start Salary: £94.34 - £102.76 per day Are you a compassionate and dedicated Level 2 SEND LSA looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex additional needs? Do you have experience supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including PMLD, SLD, communication difficulties and sensory impairments? Are you committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment where every child can achieve their full potential? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming primary SEND school in Stechford, supporting the recruitment of a Level 2 SEND LSA. The school provides specialist education for pupils who all have a Statement of Special Educational Needs or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), offering a nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and reach their individual potential. The...