Teaching Assistant with IT Specialism
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £109 to £120 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | TS24 0SA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 18 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Oct 2026 |
Summary
SEN Teaching Assistant with IT Specialism
Location: Middleton
Contract:
Temp/perm
Full time/Part time:
Full time
Pay:
£109-£120 per day
Start date:
ASAP
Expected End date:
End of the academic year
A welcoming SEN school in Middleton is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with an IT specialism to join their team. The school provides a supportive and nurturing environment for pupils with additional needs, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting pupils throughout the school day, providing 1:1 and small-group assistance where required. The role would particularly suit someone with a strong interest or background in IT, who can use their technical skills to support pupils' learning and engagement.
Key responsibilities:
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support, adapting learning to meet individual needs.
- Supporting pupils with SEN across the classroom and wider school environment.
- Using IT and technology to support learning, communication and pupil engagement.
- Assisting pupils with accessing digital resources and developing their IT skills.
- Supporting emotional regulation, behaviour management and social development.
- Working closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual pupil needs.
- Helping create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and key life skills.
What the school offers:
- A supportive and welcoming SEN setting.
- A collaborative and experienced staff team.
- Opportunities to develop your SEN and IT skills.
- Ongoing CPD and safeguarding training.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils with additional needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children with additional needs who also has an IT background or strong IT skills and is looking for a long-term role in a specialist school setting.
The successful applicant will:
- Have previous experience working with children or young people.
- Have experience supporting children with SEN (desirable).
- Have a strong interest, qualification or experience in IT.
- Be confident using technology and digital resources.
- Be calm, patient, resilient and proactive.
- Have a nurturing approach and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
- Have the right to work in the UK and full-time availability.
- Hold a child and adult DBS.
Working Hours:
08:30 - 15:40
What we offer
- Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
- Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
- Long-term ongoing work until the end of the academic year
Compliance and safeguarding:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2025) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.