School-Based SEN Support Practitioner

Location: Bath (BA3)
Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday
Salary: £92.65 – £105 per day

We’re looking for a caring, patient and motivated individual to join a welcoming school community in Bath (BA3) as a School‑Based SEN Support Practitioner.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about supporting children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including communication needs, learning difficulties, sensory needs, and social‑emotional challenges. You do not need formal qualifications... just the right mindset, a willingness to learn, and experience from people‑focused environments such as care, youth work, psychology, sports coaching, mentoring or education studies.

As a School‑Based SEN Support Practitioner, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small‑group support to pupils with diverse SEN needs
• Help implement personalised learning plans and behaviour or support strategies
• Assist with emotional regulation, communication, engagement and confidence‑building
• Support sensory needs and structured routines where required
• Create a safe, calm and inclusive learning environment for all learners
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and wider support teams
• Encourage independence, resilience and positive progress for each pupil

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Patience, empathy, resilience and a positive, nurturing attitude
• Experience in care, youth support, psychology, education studies, sports coaching, playwork or other people‑focused roles
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• The ability to remain calm, consistent and reassuring in challenging moments
• A willingness to learn, reflect and develop within the role
• Reliability and a proactive approach to teamwork

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience and qualifications
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for further training
• Simple and efficient administration via our online portal
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive school team

Apply today to start your journey as a School‑Based SEN Support Practitioner in Bath.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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