Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant

Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistant

Primary School – Specialist SEND Hub
Hours: 08:30am–15:30pm (Monday to Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and resilient SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND hub within a mainstream primary school. This full-time, long-term position involves supporting pupils across mixed year groups (Y1 to Y6) who present with complex SEND needs and challenging behaviours.

This is a rewarding but highly demanding role, ideal for someone who is passionate about making a difference to children with additional needs and who thrives in a supportive, structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with a range of SEND and behavioural needs

• Assist with personalised learning plans and differentiated activities

• Support emotional regulation, behaviour management, and pastoral care

• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENDCo, and external professionals

• Maintain consistent routines and a calm, purposeful learning environment

• Assist with daily classroom tasks and safeguarding responsibilities

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with SEND pupils (especially complex needs and behaviour)

• Confident, calm, and able to de-escalate challenging situations

• Adaptable and resilient, with strong relationship-building skills

• Knowledge of EHCPs, behaviour strategies, or therapeutic approaches is an advantage

• A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting vulnerable learners

Role Details

• Position: SEND Teaching Assistant

• Contract: Full-time, ongoing long-term

• Hours: 08:30am – 15:30pm

• Setting: Primary school SEND hub/provision (Y1–Y6)