Ex-Military- Your Skills Are Needed in SEND Education

Your military career has equipped you with skills that can't be taught overnight.

Discipline. Resilience. Leadership. The ability to stay calm when situations become challenging.

Now there's an opportunity to use those skills somewhere they'll make a lasting difference.

We're working with a specialist SEND school looking for dedicated individuals from Armed Forces backgrounds to support children and young people with additional needs. No teaching qualifications required. Just the right attitude and a willingness to make a difference.

Why ex-military personnel excel in SEND schools

The young people you'll support need structure, consistency and positive role models. They need adults who don't give up when things get tough. Sound familiar? Many of our most successful SEND Teaching Assistants have come from military backgrounds because they know how to:

• Remain calm under pressure
• Build trust and respect
• Lead by example
• Adapt to changing situations
• Work as part of a team
• Support others to achieve their potential

The role

You will support pupils with a range of needs, including:

• Autism (ASC)
• ADHD
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Learning Difficulties
• Complex and additional needs

Working alongside teachers and specialist staff, you'll help create a safe, structured and supportive environment where pupils can learn, develop and succeed.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils in the classroom
• Working 1:1 and with small groups
• Building positive relationships
• Encouraging confidence and independence
• Supporting learning and personal development
• Celebrating progress every step of the way

We're looking for

• Military experience, Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans
• Strong communication skills
• A calm and resilient approach
• Positive role model qualities
• A genuine desire to support young people

Previous school experience isn't essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why this role matters

Some pupils arrive at school believing they're destined to fail. Your role is to help them see something different. A better future. A new level of confidence. A reason to believe in themselves. And there's nothing quite like being part of that journey.

Benefits

• Weekly PAYE pay; no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Free Thrive training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Long term and permanent opportunities available
• 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.

Safeguarding and compliance

We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.