SEN TA (PT)

SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary School

Location: DN12

Start Date: ASAP

Working Days: Wednesday – Friday, 3 days per week

Duration: Until October half term, with the possibility of a longer-term extension

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant / 1:1 Support

The RoleProvide Education are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in the DN12 area, starting tomorrow.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated 1:1 support to a child with SEND, helping them to access learning, engage positively within the classroom and develop their confidence and independence.

The child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), so the school is looking for someone who is calm, patient, nurturing and able to adapt their approach to meet the child's individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children with SEND

Ideally has experience working with children with ASD and/or PDA

Is patient, calm and understanding

Can build positive and trusting relationships with children

Is confident adapting their approach to suit individual needs

Can support positive behaviour and engagement

Is reliable, committed and able to work as part of a school teamWhat the School Offers

A supportive primary school environment

The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's educational experience

Consistent working days, Wednesday to Friday

Potential for the role to continue beyond October half term

Support from the school and Provide Education throughout the placementIf you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity and are available to start immediately, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today to be considered for this role.

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We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent