SEN Teaching Assistant 

SEN Teaching Assistant

Sense Education is hiring two SEN Teaching Assistants for a specialist school in Kendal.

The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils 1:1 or in small groups in a specialist SEND setting
• Help children with Autism, sensory needs, and learning difficulties
• Assist with emotional regulation, communication, and engagement
• Provide calm and consistent support to build trust and independence
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and support staff
• Use practical strategies that can benefit children at school and at home

The Ideal Person and Skills/Education Needed
We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Minimum qualifications required: A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a background in education or care (NVQ, CACHE, Degree, or equivalent)
• Have experience—formal or informal—supporting a child with SEND
• Are seeking part-time or flexible work during school hours
• Want a rewarding return to the workforce in a meaningful role
• Bring empathy, patience, and a nurturing presence to the classroom

The School

• A specialist SEND school with a collaborative, inclusive approach
• Values the perspectives of parents and carers as part of the team
• Provides a supportive environment where pupils and staff can thrive
• Welcomes new SEN Teaching Assistants with training and guidance

Working Hours and Details

• Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.30pm
• Location – Kendal
• Role Type: Full Time /Part time
• Pay Rate: £14.60 – £16.90 per hour

The Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Immediate start dates available
• Term-time only schedule—no evenings or weekends
• Long-term roles with potential for permanent placement

Ready to return to work with purpose?
This SEN Teaching Assistant role offers a warm, flexible, and family-friendly way to build a new career in SEND education.

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.