SEN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour Support

AcademicsGloucesterreedpublished 10/23/2026

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£90 - £105 per day dependent on experience There is an exciting opportunity at an Alternative Provision setting based in Gloucester. This is a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant opportunity. The setting are looking for someone to support a small cohort of children who display challenging behaviour and have social, emotional mental health needs. A one year contract is on offer. Experience with SEMH, ASD, Team Teach training, ADHD and a teaching assistant with experience in a similar position is suitable for this role. The position begins ASAP.

There are SEND children within the setting and your role will be to support their individual needs. The needs include ADHD, ASD, dyslexia, global delay, SEMH, physical and behavioural challenges. Experience working with one or more of these is ideal for this role.

Requirements

The Alternative Provision setting would ideally like to meet candidates who have a degree and who have some experience working with Special Educational Needs e.g. Autism, ADHD, dyslexia. The children can present challenging behaviour so will require someone with confidence and experience to control and calm this. This role will entail a variety of responsibilities and will offer excellent experience for the teaching assistant appointed. Minimum standards will include Maths and English at GCSE graded C or above.

Team Teach training would be very desirable for this role!

What we offer

This is a fantastic platform for aspiring teachers to gain valuable experience in preparation for completing their teacher training. It is also an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to develop their experience working with children and young people with additional needs within an Alternative Provision setting.

Recommend a friend to Academics, and you could receive a referral bonus of up to £125.

How to apply

If you would like to work in this or any other Alternative Provision setting then please email your updated CV to Charlotte Lane at Academics today. This setting are interviewing immediately.

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Challenging Behaviour Support - ASAP Start

SEN Teaching Assistant Gloucester, Gloucestershire £90-£105 per day (DOE) ASAP

SEN Teaching Assistant in Gloucester, Gloucestershire - ASAP Start

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.