SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant - #2083573

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), with a strong focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

You will be working closely with pupils across EYFS, KS1, KS2 or KS3/KS4, providing 1:1 support and small group intervention, helping learners to access education, regulate emotions and develop positive behaviour and life skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND and SEMH needs

Support children with autism (ASD), ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, trauma and behaviour needs

Implement individual education plans (IEPs), support plans, behaviour plans and EHCP targets

Assist with emotional regulation, de-escalation strategies and positive behaviour support

Promote engagement, inclusion, independence and resilience

Support learning in line with the national curriculum, alternative provision or personalised learning pathways

Work collaboratively with class teachers, SENCOs, therapists, pastoral teams and external agencies

Use trauma-informed practice, restorative approaches and consistent behaviour management strategies

Encourage social skills, communication skills and self-esteem

Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing and health & safety procedures are followed at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or SEMH Support Worker

Strong understanding of SEND and SEMH, including challenging behaviour

Experience supporting pupils with autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, emotional and behavioural needs

A calm, patient and empathetic approach

Excellent communication, teamwork and relationship-building skills

The ability to remain resilient and proactive in challenging situations

A genuine passion for supporting vulnerable learners to succeed

An understanding of positive behaviour support and emotional regulation strategies

Desirable (but not essential)

Background in SEMH schools, alternative provision, PRUs or specialist settings

Training in Team Teach, de-escalation, safeguarding or trauma-informed practice

Experience with non-verbal communication, sensory needs and personalised learning

CACHE Level 2/3, SEN qualification or equivalent experience