SENSA

We are seeking to appoint a caring, motivated, and resilient Special Educational Needs Support Assistant (SENSA) to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young people with additional needs to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to provide tailored support for students with SEMH needs, autism, ADHD, SEND, and other barriers to learning. You will play a key role in helping students engage positively with education and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

• Support students in lessons, interventions, and structured activities
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Promote positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and engagement in learning
• Help create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Support students with social skills, communication, and independence
• Assist teachers with classroom preparation and learning resources
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents/carers, and external professionals

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEMH, SEND, autism, ADHD, or behavioural needs
• Be patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be able to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing
• Have a positive and proactive approach to supporting vulnerable learners

AtShaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life.

Whether you’re supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, orleading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful.

Ourvalues—
opportunity, integrity, community, and equity —guide everything wedo. Our vision is “Opening doors to the world through the power of learning.” We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives.

Weare a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools,proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury.

Ourpeople are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes,and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled,confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster aculture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

Youwill join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and astrong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust hasan equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

Together,let’s make the remarkable happen.

Webelieve every child has the potential to be extraordinary.

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