SEND Teaching Assistant

We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEND school in the Lowestoft area. This is a long-term role starting ASAP and running until July 2026, with both full-time and part-time positions available. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs and provides a structured, supportive, and nurturing environment focused on helping every child succeed. Responsibilities: * Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND * Support pupils’ learning, engagement, and emotional wellbeing * Assist teachers with the delivery of adapted and differentiated lessons * Support pupils with routines, transitions, and positive behaviour strategies * Encourage independence, confidence, and social development * Work closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and pastoral staff * Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed at all times Requirements: * Experience working in a UK school or youth work setting within the last 3 years * Experience supporting children or young people with SEND * Patient, calm, and consistent approach * Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils * Flexible and reliable, with the ability to adapt to different needs * Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) Benefits: * Long-term role until July 2026 * Full-time and part-time positions available * ASAP start * Opportunity to work in a supportive SEND school environment * Competitive rates of pay * Ongoing support from a friendly, experienced education team * Rewarding role making a real difference to pupils’ lives What We Offer You: * Flexibility * £100 refer a friend scheme * Specialist Advice and Guidance * Free Training events * Temp to Perm positions * Roles to suit your requirements * Work with lots of local schools *Grade A Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced criminal records check (DBS). Please keep in mind that we cannot supply sponsorships for candidates. *Please note: This role does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must have Right To Work in the UK. REMEMBER! All QTS Teacher will receive a voucher work £250 when registering with Grade A Recruitment and working a minimum of 10 days! T&Cs Apply. If you’re a SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a long-term opportunity in the Lowestoft area, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to get started ASAP