Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

Guildford

Start Date:

September

Contract:

Full-time

Are you a patient and caring SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with special educational needs?
Do you have experience supporting children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing needs, learning difficulties or SEMH needs?
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a positive difference to children’s learning, communication, confidence and independence?
Teacher Active is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary provision in Guildford, starting in September. This is a fantastic opportunity to support children aged 5–11 with a range of special educational needs, with many pupils having autism as their primary need alongside additional communication, sensory, emotional and learning needs.

You will work closely with children who require personalised support throughout the school day. Pupils may experience speech, language and communication difficulties, sensory processing differences, anxiety, social and emotional needs, moderate or severe learning difficulties and specific learning difficulties. Some children may also present with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) profiles or Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide individual and small-group support, adapting your approach to meet each child's individual needs and EHCP targets. You will use clear communication, visual supports, positive reinforcement and appropriate sensory and emotional regulation strategies to help pupils feel safe, understood and ready to engage with learning.

You will work closely with teachers, support staff, therapists and other professionals to provide consistent and personalised support. You will also encourage pupils to develop their communication, confidence, social interaction, emotional regulation and independence, celebrating progress at every stage.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Previous experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN setting
Experience supporting children with autism or additional learning needs is highly desirable
A patient, caring and compassionate approach
Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt communication to individual pupils
An understanding of sensory processing needs and emotional regulation
Confidence supporting children who may experience anxiety, distress or difficulty regulating their emotions
The ability to remain calm, consistent and positive in challenging situations
A flexible and adaptable approach to supporting different individual needs
An understanding of EHCPs and personalised learning would be beneficial
A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and staff

Key Responsibilities:

Support children aged 5–11 with a range of special educational needs
Provide 1:1 and small-group support within the classroom
Support pupils with autism, communication difficulties, sensory needs and learning difficulties
Adapt communication and learning activities to meet individual needs
Support pupils with sensory and emotional regulation
Help children manage transitions, routines and changes throughout the school day
Use positive reinforcement and appropriate strategies to encourage engagement
Help pupils develop communication, confidence, social skills and independence
Support individual targets outlined within pupils' EHCPs
Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals
Maintain a calm, safe, positive and supportive learning environment
Follow safeguarding procedures and prioritise the safety and wellbeing of every child
Celebrate pupils' progress and achievements, no matter how big or small
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants to guide and support you throughout your assignments
Access to CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel
Competitive rates of pay
Support throughout the registration and placement process
Teacher Active Referral Scheme –…