Working in
SEND Schools
Finding your perfect teaching or classroom support roles in SEND schools starts here.
What to expect in SEND schools:
Working in SEND isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to transform lives every single day.
SEND teachers and support staff help pupils with a wide range of needs, from autism and ADHD to speech and language difficulties. That could mean adapting lessons, using creative learning approaches, or providing dedicated one-to-one support.
Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s also one of the most rewarding paths in education.
Interested? Here are some of the roles you can explore:
- Specialist teaching roles: SEND teachers (including ASD, SEMH, PMLD, SLD, MLD), subject specialists with SEND experience and intervention teachers
- Classroom support roles: SEND teaching assistants, 1:1 support workers, behaviour mentors, learning support assistants and HLTAs
- Specialist and additional roles: Inclusion staff, Thrive-trained educators, sensory support workers, SEMH and pastoral support, tutors and pupil-facing care staff
Latest SEND School Jobs
SEND schools across England are looking for passionate, patient, and creative people to join their teams.
Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant
Passionate about helping children with Autism reach their full potential? Looking for a career where every day is meaningful and rewarding? A specialist SEN provision in the Peterlee area is seeking a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant to work with pupils...
Peterlee
£90 - 120 per day
Supply Teaching
Care Support Worker
Care Support Worker – Alnwick Location: Alnwick Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Temporary Start: Immediate Pay: £85–£100 per day (PAYE) Love helping others and ready to make a real difference? We’re looking for a kind, reliable Care Support Worker to...
Alnwick
£89 - 104 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Permanent Teaching
Hydrotherapy Support Assistant - SEN Provision
Looking for a role where you can genuinely make a difference to children with complex needs? Some pupils require more than classroom support to access learning and development. Hydrotherapy sessions are a vital part of their physical wellbeing, helping to...
South Shields
£90 - 120 per day
Supply Teaching
PMLD Teaching Assistant
Every small step is a huge achievement. Some pupils measure success differently. For some children, maintaining eye contact, responding to sensory input, or communicating a need is a major milestone. If you are patient, caring and passionate about supporting children...
South Shields
£90 - 120 per day
Supply Teaching
Behaviour Support Assistant
Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Location: Newcastle Salary: £85–£100 per day Contract: Full-time, Long-term Be the steady hand that helps turn things around. We’re working with a brilliant PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) in Newcastle, and they’re looking for a Behaviour...
Newcastle upon Tyne
£85 - 100 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Permanent Teaching
Career Assistant in a Classroom Setting
Looking to build a meaningful career supporting young people in education? This Sunderland-based school is looking for a Career Assistant to support learning within the classroom, working alongside experienced teachers and pastoral staff to help students build confidence, independence, and...
Sunderland
£90 - 110 per day
Supply Teaching
PMLD Support Assistant
Make a genuine difference supporting children with complex needs. A specialist provision in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated PMLD Support Assistant to work with pupils who have Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties. This role focuses on supporting children aged 5–11...
Sunderland
£90 - 115 per day
Supply Teaching
Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant
Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant – Newcastle We’re looking for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming, community-focused school in Newcastle this September. This is a school where inclusion, respect, and high expectations are at the heart of everything...
Newcastle upon Tyne
£90 - 110 per day + PAYE, Pay dependent upon skills and experience
Supply Teaching
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: Newcastle Start Date: ASAP / September 2025 Job Type: Full-Time (Monday to Friday, term time only) Salary: £89 - £103 per day (depending on experience) Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with...
Northumberland
£89 - 108 per day + pay dependent upon experience
Supply Teaching
How to get into SEND teaching
If you’re already a qualified teacher, there are lots of ways to step into SEND teaching, including:
- National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO)
- Postgraduate diplomas/masters in Special Educational Needs
- Courses on autism, dyslexia, ADHD, speech and language needs.
A common first step is becoming a SEND teaching assistant, supporting learners individually or in small groups. You don’t need a degree, but these qualifications can help.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- CACHE Level 2 or 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools
- BTEC Level 2 or 3 in Education and Training
No qualifications? Don’t panic. If you’re enthusiastic, empathetic, and willing to learn, many schools will support you while you train.
There’s no single path into SEND teaching, but here are some of the most common routes:
- Start as a teaching assistant to gain classroom experience.
- Train as a teacher through a PGCE or other teacher training programme.
- Take additional SEN-focused qualifications, like the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCO).
“Fantastic agency, they listen to where I wanted to be placed and worked with me to place me in a great school. Any concerns I had they were always there to listen.”
Renique M
Frequently asked questions about working in SEND
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. It covers pupils who need extra support with learning, behaviour, or social and emotional development.
A SEND TA works closely with pupils who need additional help, either in small groups or one-to-one, making sure every child can take part in learning.
Patience, empathy, creativity, and flexibility. You don’t need to have all the answers, you just need to be willing to adapt and support pupils in the way that works best for them.
Teachers working in SEND schools may receive an additional SEND allowance on top of their usual pay. This can range from £2,539 to £5,009 per year (depending on role and responsibilities).
On average, SEND teaching assistants earn between £80–£100 per day (around £15,000–£21,000 a year full-time).
From supporting learning in class, to helping with communication, to celebrating those all-important milestones, a SEND TA plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive learning environment.
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