What does a SEN Teaching Assistant do?
SEN teaching assistants provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with a range of special educational needs across mainstream and specialist school settings. It is one of the most consistent and rewarding supply roles available, with demand for experienced SEND TAs remaining high throughout the school year.
Register with Humly and choose the SEND TA roles that match your skills and experience. Whether you specialise in autism support, behaviour management or general SEND assistance, the app shows you only the jobs that match what you set.
Key responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 or small group support for students with SEND
- Adapt activities and resources to meet individual EHCP targets
- Support students with personal care where required
- Help students manage behaviour and build social skills
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and therapists
- Follow safeguarding and SEND policies
Qualifications & requirements
- Demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Enhanced DBS check
- Two professional references
- Right to work in the UK
- Relevant qualifications or training in SEND support desirable
Pay rates
Pay rates vary depending on your location, qualifications and experience. Register with Humly to see the rates available for your role and area.
How to get started
Create your profile
Sign up and tell us about your experience, qualifications and preferences.
Download the app
Browse jobs, set your availability and manage bookings from your phone.
Complete compliance
Our team guides you through DBS, references and safeguarding checks.
Start working
Browse sen teaching assistant roles and book the ones that fit your schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What experience do I need to be an SEN teaching assistant?+
You need demonstrable experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs. This could be from a school, care or community setting. Specialist training in autism, Makaton or behaviour management is highly valued.
Is SEN TA work available all year round?+
Yes — SEN TA roles are among the most consistently available in supply education. Schools with specialist provisions and resource bases have ongoing needs throughout the academic year.
Can I work as an SEN TA without a formal SEND qualification?+
Yes, in many cases. Real-world experience supporting children with additional needs is often valued as much as formal qualifications. However, specialist training will increase your opportunities.
Can I choose the type of SEND setting I work in?+
Yes — set your preferences in the Humly app to see only the settings that suit your experience, whether that is mainstream SEND, specialist schools or alternative provisions.
Here to support you
Our educator team is ready to guide you through setting up your profile and finding work that suits you. Welcome to Humly!