Compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH, Autism)

Aspire People; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism in an educational setting.

The role involves helping with emotional regulation, accessing learning, and developing independence while building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma. A trauma-informed, child-centred approach is essential and safeguarding checks are required.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient demeanour
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism to access learning
• Assist classroom learning and adapt activities to individual needs
• Support emotional regulation and social development
• Maintain a calm, trauma-informed, child-centred approach

Job description

Aspire People is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with SEMH, trauma, anxiety and autism in an educational setting.

The role involves helping with emotional regulation, accessing learning, and developing independence while building trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma. A trauma-informed, child-centred approach is essential and safeguarding checks are required.