SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist School

Location: Specialist School
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-Time, Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Until the End of the Academic Year
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our specialist school provisions on a full-time basis, starting immediately and continuing until the end of the academic year.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to access learning, develop socially and emotionally, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment tailored to the individual needs of each pupil.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Support pupils with academic, social, emotional, and behavioural development.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive learning behaviours.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Support pupils with communication, emotional regulation, and sensory needs where required.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Help maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, pastoral staff, and parents/carers.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND, either within education, care, youth work, or support settings.
• A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An understanding of needs such as Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, speech and language difficulties, and moderate learning difficulties would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualifications or training are beneficial but not essential.

What the School Offers

• A welcoming and supportive specialist setting.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
• Experienced leadership and support from a dedicated staff team.
• A rewarding role where no two days are the same.