5,744 Teaching Assistant jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and vibrant team at a well-respected SEND school in Yeovil. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a nurturing environment and is committed to helping children reach their full potential.

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JobTitle:TeachingAssistant

Location: Llandudno

PayRate:£13.68perhour

JobType:Temporary/Supply-FlexibleHours

Benefits:HolidayPay|PensionScheme|OngoingSupport

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JobTitle:TeachingAssistant

Location: Colwyn Bay

PayRate:£13.68perhour

JobType:Temporary/Supply-FlexibleHours

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JobTitle:TeachingAssistant

Location:Denbigh

PayRate:£13.68perhour

JobType:Temporary/Supply-FlexibleHours

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Teaching Assistant

Location: Burston, Diss IP22 5TZ

Salary: SCP4 £25,185 SCP6 £5,989 per annum (Pro rata 8,436 - 9,369 per annum)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time, 31.5hrs per week

At our clients Primary Schools, they are proud to offer a dynamic, friendly and secure learning environment, where their positive approach to teaching and small class sizes enables them to inspire every child. Each.

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• Teaching assistant
• Other support roles

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with service, plus statutory holidays
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Recognised continuous local government service for annual leave entitlement, Occupational Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

• A fantastic and dedicated internal support team
• Opportunity of permanent employment
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Market leading rates of pay
• A chance to choose when you work
• CPD advice and support
• Opportunity to make genuine difference
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

• A fantastic and dedicated internal support team
• Opportunity of permanent employment
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*
• Market leading rates of pay
• A chance to choose when you work
• CPD advice and support
• Opportunity to make genuine difference
• Sufficient time to plan and prepare lessons

Our Teaching Assistants are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. There’s lots of ups and downs, and to some of our young people, sitting through a lesson can be a big win. We call these huge small victories and whilst they may seem small on the surface, they add up to make a big difference.

Check out this video on what life as a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group is like!

You’ll be working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder/Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs . You’ll be there to help them learn, develop their abilities and raise their self-esteem. You will need to be resilient and dedicated, but those huge small victories that you achieve will be something you’re really proud of.

It can be a tough journey, but the positive steps forward will more than make up for it. As a Teaching Assistant at Witherslack Group, you’ll get all the support you need to succeed. Your colleagues will be the best at what they do, the school environments will be well-resourced and we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping you build a rewarding teaching career.

Opening in Spring 2026, Felden Hall School is a purpose built, brand new, state of the art school for up to 115 pupils. The school provides education for pupils aged 5 - 16 and caters to children with a wide range of needs including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Hemel Hempstead and the wider communities, you are at the heart of its development. Our aim is to ensure that every pupil has an outstanding educational experience with individual pupil progress and care at the heart of what is offered.

We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:

• Training: A full induction and on the job training

• Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with full school holidays

• Progression: If career development is your thing, most of our head teachers and leaders have been promoted from within our group

• Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance – check out our benefits here

• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts

• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities – check out our schools here

• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a £1,000 bonus every time

• Contributory pension (matched up to 5%)

Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. You’ll be more than a Teaching Assistant, you’ll be able to connect with our pupils because of:

• Your ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others

• Ideally you’ll have experience working in a classroom, but if not, we can provide you will all the relevant training

• Your genuine passion for supporting children to learn and the impact it can have on their lives

• Your enthusiasm and expertise to support the teacher and work closely with our therapists

At Witherslack Group, inclusion is part of who we are. We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs, we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace, we’ll be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team, we’re better able to support the children, young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive, grow, and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

For a full job description and person specification, please click here

To view our ex-offenders policy please click here .

To view our Child Protection Policy, please visit the 'Parents and Carers' section of this School/Learning centre. You can find all our Schools here .

Special Education / Careers in Care / Careers in Special Education / Working with Children /
SEMH / SEN / ASD

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