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Special Educational needs Teaching Assistant

Newstaff Employment Services · Leighton Buzzard · United Kingdom

Contract
Temporary
Occupation
Office Manager / Assistant

Posted: 02/10/2026 · Last checked: 28/10/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Newstaff Employment Services's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS WANTED – SUPPLY COVER

Leighton Buzzard & surrounding areas

Newstaff Education are looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join our supply team and support schools across the local area.

We need TAs with strong SEN experience who are confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including challenging behaviour, ASD, ADHD, SEMH and complex learning needs.

The role:
✔ Day-to-day and short-term supply cover
✔ 1:1 and small-group support
✔ Supporting learning, behaviour and emotional regulation
✔ Opportunities for longer-term and permanent positions
✔ Flexible work to suit your availability

Requirements

You will need:
✔ Strong, recent SEN experience – essential
✔ Experience working within a school or education setting
✔ Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one
✔ Relevant safeguarding checks and references

Car driver would be preferred but not essential

Safeguarding:

All candidates must be able to meet Newstaff’s safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and the necessary right-to-work and employment checks.

Benefits

  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Flexible and rewarding role
  • Weekly pay
  • Variety working in different educational setting

If you’re an experienced SEN TA looking for flexible supply work with the potential for longer-term opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today or send your CV to kay.vincelli@newstaffemployment.co.uk

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