SEN Teaching Assistant

Overview

Summary : Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young individuals with Special Educational Needs (SEN) This role is ideal for both seasoned SEN Teaching Assistants and graduates eager to gain practical experience in education. It presents a wonderful opportunity to enhance your skills and advance within the SEN sector.

• Provide 1 : 1 and small group support to students in primary secondary or college settings.
• Offer tailored assistance to students with ASD ADHD SEMH and other learning challenges.
• Aid teachers in customizing lessons to accommodate individual needs using PECS Makaton and sensory-based learning methods.
• Facilitate the development of students confidence independence and social skills through structured interventions.
• Implement behavior management strategies and offer emotional support as required.
• Collaborate with teachers SENCOs and therapists to foster a supportive learning environment.
• Promote inclusion and engagement ensuring all students have access to learning opportunities.

• Graduates in Psychology Education SEN Social Work or related fields seeking practical experience.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants Youth Workers or Support Workers passionate about SEN.
• A patient compassionate and proactive approach to working with children and young people.
• Familiarity or experience with SEN strategies such as PECS Makaton Team Teach or de-escalation techniques (desirable but not essential).
• A commitment to learning and participating in ongoing CPD and training.

Why Join

Ideal for graduates looking to gain experience before pursuing careers in Educational Psychology Speech & Language Therapy Social Work or Teaching.

Supportive and inclusive school environment working alongside experienced SEN professionals.

Ongoing training and development opportunities including specialist SEN training.

Opportunities for career progression into higher-level TA roles or teaching pathways.

If youre passionate about SEN and ready to make a difference apply today!

• Differentiated lesson planning & delivery
• Assessment for learning
• Positive behaviour support
• Individualised curriculum adaptation
• Multi-agency collaboration
• Communication expertise
• Safeguarding & pastoral care
• Data & record keeping
• Assistive technology proficiency
• Teamwork & coaching
• Reflective practice & CPD

Postgraduate qualification or accredited training in SEND (e.g. National Award for SEN Coordination Autism Education Trust dyslexia / SpLD or SEMH specialism). Proficiency in alternative / augmentative communication methods Makaton PECS AAC using evidence-based interventions such as TEACCH SCERTS or Positive Behaviour in Team-Teach MAPA or similar de-escalation and safe-handling with assistive ed-tech tools and adaptive software

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Daily Salary Salary : 95 - 120