Special Needs / Autism Support

Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Contract Type: Full-time

This role involves working closely with students to help them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally in a nurturing environment that is tailored to meet their unique needs.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to primary-aged students with Autism, ADHD, Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD), assisting them with accessing the curriculum and developing key life skills.
• Support the individual learning needs of students by implementing personalised learning plans, including behavioural, social, and emotional interventions.
• Assist with the development of communication, emotional regulation, and sensory integration, working closely with the school's multidisciplinary team (including speech therapists, occupational therapists, and behavioural specialists).
• Promote independent learning and positive behaviour by engaging students in structured activities that are designed to develop social interaction, executive functioning, and self-regulation skills.
• Collaborate with class teachers and the SEN team to deliver a holistic approach to education, ensuring each child's academic, personal, and developmental progress is consistently monitored and supported.
• Assist with the use of specialist resources (e.g. , sensory rooms, quiet spaces, assistive technology) to facilitate a calm and conducive learning environment.
• Monitor student progress and provide feedback, adjusting strategies where necessary to support the best possible outcomes for the child.

• A warm, inclusive, and collaborative school environment with specialist SEN facilities, including therapy spaces, sensory rooms, and outdoor learning areas.
• A chance to be part of a highly supportive team that values the growth and well-being of both staff and students.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children, helping them achieve their potential in a specialist SEN school setting.

• Experience working with children with Autism, ADHD, and Complex Learning Difficulties (CLD) in a school, care, or therapeutic environment is highly desirable.
• A compassionate, adaptable, and patient approach to working with students who may display challenging behaviours or require additional emotional and behavioural support.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• A commitment to inclusive education, with a passion for helping children with special educational needs succeed in their own way.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. , Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning, SEN qualifications) are advantageous but not essential, provided you have the right attitude and experience.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, working alongside teachers, therapists, and support staff to ensure every student receives the best possible support.

How to Apply: If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of students with SEN and have the skills and passion to support them, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV, and a member of the team will contact you to discuss this opportunity further.

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