Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - KS2 / SEMH

Salary/

Hours:

Term-Time Only | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Contract Type: Full-Time, Contract/Long term

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a nurturing, high-performing special school?

Every student can learn just not on the same day or in the same way.

A leading specialist SEN school is hiring a dedicated Specialist Teaching Assistant to join their Key Stage 2 (KS2) department. Supporting pupils with complex Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, autism, and severe learning difficulties, this role offers a highly rewarding career with comprehensive training and development.

This setting is recognised for being a nurturing environment where pupils can flourish. It currently supports 150 pupils and is considered one of the leading SEN schools in the county.

• Extensive Training Included: Paid weekly training in Team Teach
  , Makaton
  , and Autism Awareness
  .

• Excellent Facilities: Modern technology, top-tier learning resources, and extensive outdoor grounds.

• Supportive Environment: Small class sizes (5-10 pupils) with high staff-to-student ratios.

• Perks & Benefits: On-site parking, paid holidays, regular team events, and clear career progression pathways.

• Deliver tailored 1:1, small group, and whole-class learning support for KS2 pupils with SEN and SEMH needs.

• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) alongside class teachers to track student progress.

• Foster a safe, positive, and trauma-informed classroom environment.

• Support pupils' emotional regulation, well-being, and social development.

• Proven experience working with and supporting SEN, SEMH, or EBD pupils.

• Passion for inclusive, practical, and interactive education.

• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

• Right to work in the UK (Enhanced DBS check required)