SEND Teaching Assistant | Long Eaton (NG10) | Specialist SEND School | Pay: Take Home After Deductions £420–£450 Per Week | Long-Term to Permanent | Start: ASAP

Long Term Futures are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting children and young people aged 2–19 with a wide range of complex learning needs. The school provides a highly personalised approach to education, with communication, independence and personal development at the heart of its curriculum. You will work closely with teaching staff and specialist professionals to help pupils access learning, develop essential life skills and achieve positive outcomes based around their individual needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with complex SEND, including SLD, PMLD and additional learning needs
• Support pupils across personalised learning pathways, adapting activities to their individual developmental needs
• Encourage communication using appropriate spoken, visual, sign and alternative communication methods
• Promote independence, confidence, engagement and essential life skills throughout the school day
• Support pupils with sensory, physical, communication and emotional needs in a calm and consistent manner
• Work alongside teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide coordinated support around each pupil
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where pupils are treated with dignity and respect

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEND, complex needs, PMLD, SLD or similar needs is highly desirable
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach with the ability to understand individual needs
• Confidence supporting pupils with communication, sensory and physical needs
• Comfortable providing a high level of individual support throughout the school day
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively alongside teachers and specialist professionals
• A genuine passion for helping pupils develop greater communication, independence and confidence

Why Long Term Futures

• Competitive weekly take-home pay of £420–£450
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position
• Experience within a highly supportive specialist SEND environment
• Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Immediate interviews and trial days available

Trial days and interviews are being arranged immediately.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply today with Long Term Futures or contact Jimmy directly to discuss the role or arrange a trial day.

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