SEND Teaching Assistant / Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SN1 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs? My client is seeking an experienced and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join their enthusiastic team in a warm, supportive school community. If you have a drive for creating engaging learning experiences and want to be part of a nurturing environment, this is the perfect opportunity to inspire and support children in their educational journey. Why You Should Apply Be part of a welcoming, diverse school community that fosters creativity and fun in learning Work with a supportive, talented, and committed team that values professional growth Gain access to high-quality professional development (CPD) opportunities Engage with children who are passionate about learning and have the support of dedicated parents 25 hours per week, plus a 5-hour midday supervision contract What You’ll Be Doing Supporting children with SEND in Key Stage 1 and Early Years, either 1:1 or in small groups Delivering engaging and effective catch-up programs to help students reach their full potential Assisting classroom teachers by creating inspiring learning environments and resources Implementing intervention programs and supporting children with their learning and development Collaborating with colleagues and external agencies to ensure all students receive the best support About You Be able to do the job as described NVQ Level 2 Teaching Assistant or equivalent qualification 2 years of experience working with children in Key Stage 1 or Early Years, especially in SEND support Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively in a team A positive attitude, initiative, and a sense of humor, with a passion for professional growth How To Apply We’d love to see your CV, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send me an email to jameslongtermteachers.co.uk and tell me why you’re interested. Or, if you do have a CV ready, apply here Working with Long-term Teachers: We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout. Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you. We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team. In addition you will receive: - Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities - Permanent job roles - Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process - Working to Agency Workers Regulations - Interview preparation, advice and support - Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay