SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – September Start

North West | Full-time | Start: September 2025

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with special educational needs (SEN)?

Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, a graduate in Psychology or Education, or someone with care/support experience—you could thrive in this rewarding school-based role.

This successful and supportive secondary SEN school is looking for multiple SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025. You'll work closely with students who have additional learning needs, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, and challenging behaviour, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.

SEN Teaching Assistant – Role Overview

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your role will include:

Supporting students with SEN on a 1:1, small group, or classroom basis

Working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4

Building trust and strong working relationships with pupils

Assisting in the delivery of personalised learning and behaviour strategies

Collaborating with teaching staff and SEN specialists

Adapting to different classroom environments as needed

What We’re Looking For

To succeed in this SEN role, you should have:

A Teaching Assistant qualification, SEND certificate, or a degree in Psychology, Education, or related fields

Experience working with children or young people in education, care, or SEN settings

Previous experience supporting students with SEND, ASC, or challenging behaviour is desirable

A calm, empathetic, and patient approach

Excellent communication skills and team spirit

The ability to work independently and take initiative in the classroom

Why Join Smile Education North West?

Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant through Smile Education offers:

Long-term, flexible, and permanent placement opportunities

Competitive and transparent pay

Fantastic SEN experience – ideal for those pursuing careers in education, psychology, therapy, or youth work

A dedicated, professional consultant to support your journey

Free access to CPD training and development

Work with an award-winning education recruitment agency

How to Apply

Interested in making a real impact? Apply directly through this website or email Joseph at (url removed) to find out more.

Interviews and trial days available throughout August and early September.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete compliance checks including Enhanced DBS, Barred List, and reference checks.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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