SEN Teaching Assistant

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled and flexible SEND Teaching Assistant to support in our Enhanced Pathway, Forest Class. Forest Class is a unit of our school for pupils with Global Developmental Delay and Autism. It is led by a skilled teacher and there are other existing support staff within the class.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant at Rose Hill, you will be part of a dedicated team that aims to make education accessible for all. Your ability to build meaningful relationships will directly influence our pupils’ academic ambition and sense of belonging.

Working alongside teachers who strive to get the best out of every student, you will ensure an empathetic, calm and resilient approach with effective communication and a proactive mindset in order to implement our structured curriculum pathways.

• Support pupils with Global Developmental Delay and Autism in the Enhanced Pathway, Forest Class.
• Implement structured curriculum pathways with empathy, calm and resilience.
• Communicate effectively with teachers, pupils and colleagues to support learning outcomes.

• Subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references (including one from the current or most recent employer).
• Evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children.

• CPLD opportunities that help you develop your career.
• No emails outside of working hours – strict policy.
• Laptops for colleagues, reliable IT systems and responsive troubleshooting.
• Free and regular access to mental‑health support and the Employee Assistance Programme.

• Recently renovated staff room with free tea, coffee (including pods) and games.
• Free colleague social events, including fully catered Christmas and Summer Party.
• Secure staff parking for cars and bikes.
• A real sense of fun and good humour – we are committed to improving the lives of the pupils in our school.

The River Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Employment will be conditional on the receipt of at least two acceptable references and evidence of the formal qualifications required for the role.

All staff must ensure that the highest priority is given to following safeguarding guidance and regulations to protect children and young people.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, meaning that certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Staff are expected to maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, respecting British values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect.