Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Carlisle & Cumbria

Start Date: September 2026 or Immediate Start

Salary: £95 - £120 per day

Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs?

Are you patient, resilient and passionate about helping pupils achieve their full potential?

Are you looking for a long-term or permanent SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity within supportive schools across Cumbria?

TeacherActive is proud to be expanding across Cumbria and working in partnership with several welcoming and inclusive schools throughout Carlisle and the surrounding areas. These schools are committed to providing nurturing learning environments where every pupil is supported to succeed, with strong pastoral support and dedicated staff teams at the centre of their provision.

We are looking to recruit dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants for both long-term and permanent opportunities, with September 2026 and immediate starts available. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils across Key Stage 1 / KS1 through to Key Stage 4 / KS4, with opportunities to work within preferred age groups, assisting with learning, emotional development and engagement both inside and outside of the classroom.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children and young people with SEND

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent experience

• Knowledge of supporting pupils with Autism / ASD, ADHD, SEMH or additional learning needs

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• A patient, caring and adaptable approach

• A commitment to supporting pupil progress and wellbeing

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 £200 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.

EMAIL: [email protected]

CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888