SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary: £23,000 per annum (pro rata, based on 36.75 hours per week, term-time only)

Location: Remote school location (own transport required)

Are you looking to make a genuine, measurable difference in the lives of autistic children while fast-tracking your own professional career?

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work in small classes on a 1:1 or small-group basis. Using positive reinforcement and structured, evidence-based teaching techniques, you will design and deliver tailored sessions that help pupils reach their full potential, build social skills, and accelerate their learning.

• Full-Time: 36.75 hours per week
  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 08:45 - 16:45
  • Tuesday: 08:45 - 17:30
  • Friday: 08:45 - 16:30

• Plan and lead lessons to support students' social and emotional growth while helping pupils achieve standard academic goals.
• Use structured techniques to help students thrive while maintaining a calm, supportive atmosphere.
• Assist with pupils' daily needs, including personal care, break times, and educational trips, as part of a collaborative team.
• Advance your personal development through continuous training and fully funded qualifications.

Essential:

• Relevant prior experience working with children or individuals with autism or additional needs within similar roles.
• Resilience and flexibility when working in a dynamic environment with learners who have autism and diverse support needs.
• A committed, dedicated approach with a strong proactive attitude.
• Ability to provide your own transport due to the school's location.
• Permanent right to work in the UK (we operate a strict no-sponsorship policy).
• Willingness to undergo a full Enhanced DBS check.

Desirable:

• GCSE Grade C/4 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths. An Early Years qualification is an advantage.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Rapidly advance your career through fully funded learning, including structured ongoing training in autism support and behavioural analysis.
• Joining bonus of £1,000 plus a performance-related bonus scheme.
• Term-time working only, with all bank holidays off.
• Comprehensive life assurance, medical cash plan, and 24/7 confidential wellbeing and counselling support.
• Free hot lunches during term time, free on-site parking, and a minibus shuttle service.

We operate a strict no-sponsorship policy; all applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

To discuss this role or submit an application, please contact:

Email: [email removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

ability to track progression in attainment,background in youth work,behaviour management,building relationships,classroom management,communication,de-escalation techniques,empathy,experience in administering medication,experience in managing challenging behaviour,experience with autism spectrum disorders,experience with learning difficulties,experience with social emotional mental health,inclusiveness,manual handling,marking,mentor experience,personal care experience,planning,resilience,restraint training,speech and language therapy experience

qualifications

CACHE level 1 or 2,CACHE level 2 or 3,early childhood studies degree,health and social care experience,health and social care qualifications (NVQ),HLTA,HLTA,NVQ level 2,NVQ level 3,NVQ level 4

education

high school,college,university