Teaching Assistant (Post 16) in Whitehaven inWhitehaven PUBLISHED SAT 11 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Teaching Assistant (Post 16) Job details Posting date: 11 October 2025 Salary: £16 per hour Hours: Part time Closing date: November 2025 Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria Company: senploy Job type: Permanent Job reference: 191050 Apply for this job Summary Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant Empower young people with additional needs to grow in confidence and independence. Summary Looking to make a real difference in education? This long-term opportunity as a Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant offers the chance to support students with additional needs as they take their next steps in life, learning, and independence. Set within a welcoming and inclusive college environment, this role is perfect for someone who thrives on connection, purpose, and meaningful impact. The Role As a Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: - Work 1:1 and with small groups to support students aged 16+ with SEND - Assist learners with autism, ADHD, moderate learning difficulties, and social, emotional, or mental health needs - Adapt learning materials and provide in-class support across a range of subjects - Offer encouragement, structure, and calm, consistent guidance throughout the day - Deliver focused interventions and help students manage transitions and build life skills You'll play a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential - both academically and emotionally. The Ideal Person and Skills Needed To thrive as a Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll need: - A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification or a Degree in a related field - Experience supporting individuals with additional needs - either in education, care, or support work - A calm, empathetic approach and a genuine passion for inclusive education - Strong communication and teamworking skills - Adaptability, patience, and a nurturing presence Ideal for: - Experienced TAs ready to step into a further education setting - Support workers, youth workers, or care professionals seeking a classroom-based role - Newly qualified TAs or graduates with drive, energy, and compassion The College This inclusive further education college is deeply committed to supporting students with SEND. The college's SEND provision is fully integrated, working closely with teaching staff across a wide curriculum. Staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally in a collaborative, student-focused environment. Working Hours - Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm - Full-time and part-time applicants welcome Apply today and become a Post-16 SEND Teaching Assistant where every day is a step forward for the students you support. Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. We undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position but long term. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available.