SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | Dunstable | Immediate Start

Patient? Compassionate? Great at encouraging others? You might be exactly who a pupil needs.

We're looking for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant in Dunstable to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs in a supportive school environment.

Offering an immediate start and pay of £475-£500 per week, this is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build experience in education while making a meaningful contribution to pupils' lives.

Whether you're an aspiring teacher, a graduate exploring career options, or someone with experience supporting children, this could be the role for you.

What will you be doing?

As a SEN Teaching Assistant in Dunstable, you'll help pupils access learning, develop essential skills, and feel more confident in the classroom.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils individually and in small groups.

Helping children with ASD, communication difficulties, and other additional needs.

Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and adapted learning activities.

Encouraging positive engagement and supporting appropriate behaviour strategies.

Helping pupils develop social skills, communication, and independence.

This role is about understanding that different pupils need different approaches. Sometimes it's about explaining a task in another way; sometimes it's about giving a child the confidence to try again.

What could this role do for your career?

Working as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Dunstable can help you develop practical experience and transferable skills that extend well beyond the classroom.

You could gain insight into:

Special Educational Needs and inclusive learning.

Child development and learning differences.

Behaviour support and emotional regulation.

Individualised learning approaches.

What are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

A genuine interest in SEN and child development.

Patience, compassion, and resilience.

Good communication and teamwork skills.

A flexible and proactive attitude.

The ability to respond calmly to changing situations.

A positive approach to helping children build confidence.

Experience supporting children or individuals with additional needs is advantageous, but candidates without direct SEN experience may be considered where the role permits.

What's included?

Pay: £475-£500 per week, depending on the assignment and working arrangements.

Location: Dunstable.

Start date: ASAP.

Career experience: Develop practical skill...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dunstable

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English