SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Description Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in nurturing, inclusive, and child-centred environments? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are seeking enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), communication differences, SEMH, learning disabilities, sensory processing needs and developmental delay. This specialist school environment is warm, structured and therapeutic, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, emotional regulation, life skills and personalised learning. Every day is different, and every success—big or small—is celebrated. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, following individual learning plans. Using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation tools, communication aids (PECS/ AAC) and consistent routines. Working collaboratively with Teachers, Therapists, SENCOs, Behaviour Specialists, and Family Support Teams. Providing emotional reassurance, promoting wellbeing, and helping pupils develop independence. Assisting with daily routines, engagement in the classroom, outdoor learning, and community-based activities. Creating a safe, positive and structured environment where every child can thrive. Who We’re Looking For We welcome applicants from education, care, clinical and support professions, including: Teaching Assistants Support Workers Behaviour Mentors Youth Workers Residential Care Workers Early Years Practitioners NHS / Healthcare Assistants Mental Health Support Workers Occupational Therapy Assistants Speech & Language Support Assistants Psychology or Education graduates If you have experience—or a passion for developing experience—with SEND, autism, non-verbal communication, sensory needs, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, or therapeutic approaches, you will be a fantastic fit. Most importantly, you must bring: Patience Empathy Consistency A willingness to learn A genuine belief in every child’s potential Training and ongoing professional development are provided. Key Skills & KeywordsSEND • Autism • ASC • SEMH • Complex Needs • PMLD • Alternative Provision • Trauma-Informed Practice • Makaton • PECS • AAC • De-escalation • Safeguarding • EHCP • Sensory Processing • TEACCH • Engagement • Behaviour Support • Education Support • Care Worker • Therapeutic Approaches • Neurodiversity • Child Development • Communication Support • Emotional Regulation • Team Teach • Holistic Support • Person-Centred Practice • Positive Behaviour Support Why Join Us? A supportive, collaborative and specialist team. A nurturing, child-focused environment. Opportunities for professional development and training. Highly rewarding work with real impact. xbpsjku Clear career pathways for those aiming to progress in education, SEND, therapy or care.