Not Your Average Teaching Assistant Job
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Description
We’ll tell you something before you apply.
This won’t be for everyone.
There may be challenging days.
There may be behaviour that tests you.
There will be children whose experience of education looks very different from what you might expect in a mainstream classroom.
But there will also be moments when something that seems incredibly small to everybody else feels absolutely enormous.
Those are the days you’ll remember.
TeachWell is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work within specialist SEN education settings across the local area.
Forget What You Think Progress Should Look Like
Progress isn’t always moving up a reading level.
It might be a child staying in the classroom for longer than yesterday.
Accepting help.
Communicating how they’re feeling.
Joining an activity.
Managing a difficult transition.
Trusting another adult.
Or completing something independently for the first time.
You’ll learn very quickly that small steps can be big achievements.
But We Need to Be Realistic About the Role
Specialist education can be challenging.
Children may have complex additional needs including Autism, ADHD and SEMH.
You may encounter distressed behaviour and situations that require you to remain calm when a pupil is struggling to regulate their emotions.
You’ll need to follow the school’s procedures, listen to experienced colleagues and understand that consistency matters.
This isn’t a role for somebody looking for an easy school day.
Who Does Well in This Environment?
We’re interested in people who:
- Have Teaching Assistant or relevant SEN classroom experience
- Hold a Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or have equivalent experience
- Remain calm when situations become challenging
- Don’t take difficult behaviour personally
- Can follow boundaries and routines consistently
- Understand that every child’s needs are different
- Are prepared to learn from experienced SEN professionals
- Can celebrate progress that other people might overlook
Above all, we need people who understand that building trust takes time.
Benefits
Why Would You Want to Do It?
Because when a child who has struggled to engage starts working with you, you’ll notice.
When they achieve something they’ve found difficult for weeks, you’ll notice.
When you realise they trust you, you’ll definitely notice.
Specialist education can be demanding.
It can also be incredibly rewarding.
How to apply
Think This Environment Might Suit You?
Don’t apply because you think you should be able to do it.
Apply because this is the kind of work you genuinely want to do.
TeachWell supplies Teaching Assistants to specialist and primary settings across the local area, with opportunities ranging from short-term supply to longer bookings.
Talk to us about your experience and we’ll talk honestly with you about the settings and roles we have available.
Call TeachWell on 01502 819781
Email recruitment@teach-well.co.uk
Visit teach-well.co.uk

CV Submission
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