Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Bromley, South East London

Start Date:

ASAP

Full-Time | Term-Time Only

Competitive Salary

Make a Difference Every Day

We are looking for a caring, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist secondary SEND school in Bromley.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, helping them to achieve both academically and personally.

Whether you have experience as a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or are looking to build a career in SEND education, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Help pupils access learning and engage positively in lessons
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation and independence
• Build strong relationships with students, staff and families
• Support students with social, emotional and communication needs
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment

• Is passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Has experience working with children or young people (school, youth work, care or mentoring backgrounds welcome)
• Is patient, positive and resilient
• Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Can remain calm and professional in challenging situations
• Is committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing

• SEND, SEMH or Autism support
• Teaching Assistant or Behaviour Mentor experience
• Youth Work or Support Work background
• Team Teach, MAPA or de-escalation training
• Experience with in a school or alternative provision setting

• A supportive and welcoming school environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• Valuable SEND experience
• The chance to genuinely change young people's lives