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Teaching Assistant (SEN Experience)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistants Needed - Multiple Roles Available

ADHD * ASD * SEMH * PMLD

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: [School/Area]
Contract: [Full-time/Part-time], Term-Time Only
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: [Immediate/Upcoming Term]

About the Opportunity:
We are recruiting multiple SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist needs, including ADHD, Autism (ASD), Social Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH), and Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD).
These positions are ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

Available Roles:

🔹 ADHD Support

  • Helping pupils with attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity needs

  • Supporting routines, focus strategies, and classroom engagement

  • Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation

🔹 ASD Support

  • Using structured routines, visual supports, and communication strategies

  • Supporting sensory needs and low-arousal approaches

  • Helping pupils build independence and confidence

🔹 SEMH Support

  • Supporting pupils with behavioural, social, and emotional needs

  • Building trust and resilience through consistent, calm support

  • Working with pastoral and behaviour teams to implement strategies

🔹 PMLD Support

  • Delivering sensory-based learning and therapeutic activities

  • Supporting with mobility, positioning, feeding, and personal care (where required)

  • Working alongside teachers, therapists, and medical professionals

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience supporting children with SEND (advantageous but not essential)

  • A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to adapt quickly and use initiative

  • A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs

  • Willingness to undergo safeguarding and relevant training

What We Offer:

  • Supportive and welcoming school environments

  • Ongoing professional development and training

  • Opportunities across a range of specialist provisions

  • The chance to make a real and lasting impact on young lives

How to Apply:

Send your CV and a brief covering statement to:

Early applications are encouraged.