SEND Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant Location: Hereford Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £95 - £110 per day Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs? Do you have the patience,…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 8 September 2026

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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Hereford

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £110 per day

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Do you have the patience, resilience and empathy to help pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a rewarding SEND Teaching Assistant role in a nurturing and supportive school environment?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with  welcoming SEND schools in the Hereford area, supporting children and young people of all ages with a range of additional needs. The schools pride themselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every pupil is encouraged to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills, supported by a dedicated and caring staff team.

We are looking to appoint SEND Teaching Assistants for both short-term and long-term opportunities, with immediate starts available. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will work closely with pupils with a range of needs including Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH and Moderate Learning Difficulties, providing classroom support, promoting engagement and helping to create positive learning experiences throughout the school day.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with additional needs

• A passion for supporting pupils with SEND

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• The ability to remain calm, patient and resilient in challenging situations

• A proactive and positive approach to supporting learning and behaviour

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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