Job Title: SEND School Staff – Support Staff to Qualified Teachers
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing Recruitment
Contract Type: Temporary, Temp-to-Perm & Permanent Opportunities Available
Salary: £90 – £250 per day (depending on role and experience)

Join a Specialist SEND School in Newbury

We are seeking enthusiastic SEND staff at all levels to join a forward-thinking SEND school in Newbury. The school welcomes applications from experienced SEND professionals as well as individuals starting their careers in special education.

Available positions include:

• SEND Teaching Assistants (1:1 & Classroom Support)

• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)

• Behaviour Mentors

• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)

• Cover Supervisors

• Qualified SEND Teachers (Primary & Secondary)

About the School

The school provides tailored support to pupils with a variety of additional needs, such as:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH)

• Complex and multiple learning needs

The focus is on inclusive, personalised learning within a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities (Role Dependent)

• Supporting pupils with SEND in 1:1 or group settings

• Delivering differentiated lessons (for teaching roles)

• Implementing EHCPs, IEPs, and Behaviour Support Plans

• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour

• Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and external professionals

• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND

• Patience, resilience, and flexibility

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Relevant qualifications for teaching or HLTA roles

• Commitment to inclusive education

Why Apply?

• Supportive and collaborative leadership

• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

• Long-term and permanent positions available

• Rewarding and impactful work in a specialist setting

Application Process

Please submit your CV and indicate your preferred role and availability. Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.