Flexible Working & Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistants

Flexible Working & Full-Time SEND Teaching Assistants

Immediate Start | Supply & Ongoing Opportunities

We are recruiting SEND Teaching Assistants to support an outstanding specialist SEND school working with pupils who have complex, severe, and profound learning needs. Due to extremely high daily demand, the school makes multiple bookings every day, meaning SEND Teaching Assistants have a very strong chance of working at least three days per week, with progression to regular full-time work for those who perform well.

This opportunity is ideal for SEND Teaching Assistants seeking flexible working, as you can choose which days you are available while still accessing consistent placements.

The Pupils You Will Support as a SEND Teaching Assistant

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will support children and young people with:

• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) with complex presentations
• Communication, sensory, and emotional regulation needs
• Physical disabilities and medical requirements
• Challenging behaviour as a form of communication

SEND Teaching Assistants will work closely with experienced staff in small classes or 1:1 settings, supporting learning, personal care, sensory activities, and structured routines. Training and guidance are provided and SEND Teaching Assistants are supported to develop their skills on the job.

Working Pattern & Availability

• 8:30am school start
• SEND Teaching Assistants must be available from 7:00am to confirm same-day bookings
• Flexible supply work with very high frequency of bookings
• Immediate start available

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals new to education as well as experienced SEND Teaching Assistants. To succeed as a SEND Teaching Assistant, you should:

• Be patient, resilient, and emotionally intelligent
• Show a genuine interest in SEND and inclusive education
• Be comfortable working in challenging yet rewarding environments
• Have a strong willingness to learn and adapt

Experience in care, support work, healthcare, or previous SEND Teaching Assistant roles is beneficial but not essential.

Requirements

• 2 years of professional references
• Availability to start immediately
• Compliance with safeguarding and vetting requirements

Why Join as a SEND Teaching Assistant?

This is more than day-to-day supply. It’s a chance for a SEND Teaching Assistant to be seen by an outstanding school that actively invests in its staff. SEND Teaching Assistants who demonstrate commitment, adaptability, and strong engagement are often offered consistent 5-day-per-week bookings and long-term opportunities.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit. 

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools.
Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.