We are working with a specialist secondary provision for learners with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), and we are seeking an experienced, committed, and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join their team on an ongoing temporary basis.In this role, you will support students with a variety of needs including autism, complex learning difficulties, communication challenges, physical disabilities, and social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help create an inclusive, supportive, and engaging learning environment. Your New Role As a Teaching Assistant, you will: Provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with varying levels of needAssist with engaging, differentiated learning activitiesSupport students with communication, behaviour, emotional regulation, and independenceHelp maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environmentProvide personal care or mobility support where requiredWork collaboratively with teachers and SEN specialists What You''ll Need to Succeed Experience working in an SEN setting or supporting individuals with additional needsA patient, empathetic, and flexible approachStrong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationshipsThe ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situationsIdeally, relevant qualifications such as Level 2/3 TA or SEN training (desirable but not essential)A DBS on the update service or willingness to obtai