SEN Teaching Assistant - PERMANENT POSITION!

Thrive Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive specialist provision to recruit a number of dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for permanent and full-time positions starting as soon as possible.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team that is passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping pupils access learning, develop independence, and achieve positive outcomes in a nurturing educational environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. You will help create a positive and engaging learning experience, both in and out of the classroom.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups.
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning programmes.
• Encouraging pupils' social, emotional, and academic development.
• Supporting positive behaviour and engagement in learning.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff, therapists, and parents/carers where required.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress.

The Ideal Candidate

The provision is seeking an individual who is:

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with SEN.
• Patient, caring, and resilient.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experienced in an educational, care, or support setting (desirable but not essential).
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What's on Offer

• A permanent and full-time position.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people.
• A rewarding and varied role within a well-established specialist setting.

If you are looking for a new opportunity where you can positively impact the lives of pupils with additional needs, we would love to hear from you.