Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Level 2
Location: Lancashire/Yorkshire
Start Date: 1st August 2025
Salary: £21,000–£23,000 per annum
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a dedicated and experienced Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join a specialist education team supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about helping students with additional needs flourish both academically and emotionally.
Working within a small, nurturing school environment, the successful candidate will play a vital role in the day-to-day support of pupils aged 11–16. The setting is part of a growing educational provision offering an alternative, needs-led curriculum tailored to young people with complex learning profiles. The post offers scope for long-term progression and is part of a wider mission to redefine excellence in SEN education.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide in-class support to students with a range of additional needs, ensuring they are engaged and progressing.
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Work closely with teachers to adapt resources and learning materials to suit individual needs.
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Deliver small group or 1:1 interventions under teacher guidance.
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Assist in maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
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Help implement strategies that support social, emotional, and behavioural development.
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Contribute to tracking student progress and reporting back to the teaching team.
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Foster strong, trusting relationships with students to support their personal development.
Candidate Requirements
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Relevant TA2 qualification or equivalent experience.
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Experience working in a school setting, particularly with students who have SEN, SEMH, MLD or SLD.
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Confident supporting young people with diverse learning profiles.
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Understanding of trauma-informed or therapeutic approaches is advantageous.
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Willingness to support personal care needs when required.
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DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
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A calm, patient, and flexible attitude with strong communication skills.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive salary: £21,000–£23,000 per annum
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Fully funded CPD and training to support your development
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Supportive leadership and peer team
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Opportunities for career progression within a growing network of schools
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Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
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Blue Light discount card
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Ofsted performance bonus
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NEST pension scheme
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Private medical insurance
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every single day. If you’re a compassionate and driven TA2 ready to be part of a new and inspiring journey in SEN education, we would love to hear from you
