SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Gloucestershire
Duration: Ongoing, Full-Time
Start Date: January 2027
Salary: £95–£100 Per Day

The School & Role

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding opportunity in education? Do you have experience supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN), Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)?

Balfor Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Gloucestershire from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential.

The school is a dynamic and inspiring specialist provision supporting children and young people aged 7–19 with a primary or secondary diagnosis of Autism and related social and communication needs.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment designed to meet pupils’ individual academic, social, emotional and developmental needs at every stage of their educational journey.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils, teachers and other professionals to provide 1:1 and small-group support, helping pupils develop their confidence, independence, communication, emotional regulation and social skills.

To apply, please contact James at Balfor Recruitment on 0121 260 0000 or email your CV to james@balfor.co.uk.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEN needs, particularly Autism and Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN).
• Building warm, caring and supportive relationships with pupils to help them feel safe, valued and confident within school.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, resilience and social development.
• Working alongside the class teacher to adapt lessons, activities and resources to meet individual learning needs.
• Modifying and differentiating learning resources according to pupils’ abilities and individual requirements.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping maintain a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Acting as a key adult for identified pupils and providing consistent emotional and pastoral support.
• Encouraging pupils to develop positive relationships and appropriate social and communication skills.
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress, engagement and development.
• Providing regular feedback to teachers and relevant professionals regarding pupil progress, achievements and challenges.
• Promoting independence, confidence and personal development.
• Maintaining high expectations for positive behaviour, engagement and achievement.
• Supporting the implementation of individual learning, behaviour and support plans where required.
• Following school policies relating to safeguarding, child protection, behaviour and health and safety.

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements

To be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy in Gloucestershire, you will need:

• Previous experience working within an SEN, SEND or specialist education setting – Essential.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant, ideally providing 1:1 support.
• Experience supporting children or young people with Autism, communication needs or additional learning needs.
• GCSE Maths and English at Level 2 / Grade C or above – desirable.
• A nurturing, patient and empathetic approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to remain calm and consistent under pressure.
• Adaptability and resilience when supporting pupils with a range of individual needs.
• Excellent communication skills when working with pupils, teachers, families and other professionals.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with SEN to achieve their potential.

What You’ll Get in Return

As an SEN Teaching Assistant working with Balfor Recruitment, you will receive:

• A competitive daily rate of £95–£100 per day.
• An ongoing, full-time opportunity within a specialist SEN school in Gloucestershire.
• Valuable experience working with pupils with Autism and additional needs.
• The opportunity to develop your SEN and specialist education experience.
• Support from an experienced education recruitment consultant.
• Access to further SEN Teaching Assistant and education opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to children and young people’s education, wellbeing and development.

Balfor Recruitment has proudly supported schools and education professionals across the region for many years, connecting talented education staff with rewarding opportunities.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting pupils with Autism and additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Click “Apply Now” to submit your CV or contact James at Balfor Recruitment on 0121 260 0000 for a confidential discussion about this vacancy and your next career opportunity.

Email: james@balfor.co.uk

About Balfor Recruitment

Balfor Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment agency providing temporary, contract and permanent staffing solutions across the public, private and non-profit sectors.

With over 20 years of recruitment experience, we specialise in supplying education professionals including:

• SEN Teachers and Teaching Assistants
• Primary and Secondary Teachers and Support Staff
• Nursery Nurses and Nursery Assistants
• Further Education (FE) Lecturers
• Note Takers and Academic Support Workers
• BSL Signers and Dyslexia Tutors

We are proud members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Candidate pay rates align with the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR), meaning eligible qualified supply teachers can receive pay in line with the appropriate teaching scale.

Balfor Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are committed to Safer Recruitment and all appointments are subject to appropriate vetting procedures, including a DBS check.

Balfor Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.