Job Description
SEN Teaching Assistant: Permanent Role (OFSTED Good/Outstanding) Are you new to education support or a experienced educator looking to learn from the best in the sector? Do you want a clear pathway to progress your career with fast-tracked training to become a Cover Supervisor or Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)? If you want the opportunity to deliver impactful 1:1 interventions, small group support, and whole-class teaching assistance, this is the definitive role for you. The Position: The number one specialist school local to you is seeking a passionate, flexible, SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. This flagship setting supports 100+ pupils with complex Special Educational Needs (SEN) through a creative curriculum tailored to each child's educational, emotional, and personal development. Commended by parents, staff, and OFSTED alike-with a recent grading of GOOD with Outstanding elements-this school offers a premier, supportive environment where no two days are the same. Key Job Information & Work Schedule Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant / Future HLTA Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM Start Date: September Employee Benefits & Career Progression This institution actively rewards dedication and structures your career development from day one: Guaranteed Security: A permanent contract within a highly respected local provision. Fully Funded Training: In-house pathways specifically designed to graduate you to HLTA or Cover Supervisor status. Specialist Pathways: Opportunities to branch out into therapies, inclusion support, or senior assistant roles. Premium Environment: Superb, bright, and spacious classrooms set across extensive school grounds. Culture: A collaborative, long-standing, and highly supportive staff team. Candidate Requirements Please Note: Due to the specialised nature of this expansion role, candidates not based in the UK, without UK based experience and those that require sponsorship cannot be considered. Experience: Proven prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a dedicated childcare, education or care setting UK based experience Eligibility: Right to work in the UK is required. Traits: Flexibility, resilience, and a deep-seated passion for supporting complex needs. Key Responsibilities Providing tailored 1:1 support, small group interventions, and whole-class assistance for SEN learners. Managing diverse, mixed-ability classroom dynamics alongside the lead teacher. Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding student milestones and progress. Actively participating in departmental meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school CPD training events. Fast-Track Your Application The school is managing an immediate intake, and interviews will be taking place over the next 2 weeks. This position is open to applications for the next 7 days only. Appropriate candidates will begin a thorough three-stage interview process before final selection by the senior leadership team. If you are ready to secure a permanent role that elevates your career profile, apply today!
