Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant

Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity - Great Yarmouth Area

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience working with young people in an educational, care, support work, or social care setting? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of schools and specialist provisions in the Great Yarmouth area. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a variety of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

Our partner schools are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment where every student is encouraged to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. If you're dedicated to helping young people overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students to encourage engagement and progress.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies in collaboration with teaching staff and SENCOs.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy, communication, and essential life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional wellbeing, and self-regulation techniques.
• Deliver engaging activities that encourage independence, confidence, and social interaction.
• Help create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, educational, care, or support-based setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• Patience, resilience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual pupil needs.
• A proactive approach to promoting positive behaviour and engagement.
• A commitment to ongoing training and professional development.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel between schools and provisions within the Great Yarmouth area may be required.

What We Offer

• Access to specialist SEN training and professional development through Teaching Personnel's CPD Academy.
• Competitive weekly pay, reflective of your experience and availability.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a variety of SEN settings.
• Easy-to-use online systems for timesheets and communication.
• Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant who understands the sector.
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs in the Great Yarmouth area, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey in a fulfilling SEN support role.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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