KS4 SEN Teaching Assistant — 1:1 Support & Behavior Mentor

Smile Education Recruitment; Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term SEN opportunities

Competitive rates based on experience

Support throughout registration and*.

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment seeks an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 pupil in a specialist SEN setting in the B65 area. The role is long-term, demanding resilience, and requires calm, consistent support to help the pupil engage with learning.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships, use de-escalation strategies, and work with the SENCO and classroom team to implement strategies and support development.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working with young people with SEN.
• Have experience supporting KS4 pupils or teenagers.
• Have experience supporting pupils who display challenging or physical behaviour.
• Have strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills.
• Be confident, resilient and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Have a positive and engaging personality.
• Be able to build genuine relationships with young people who may initially be reluctant to engage.
• Be patient, consistent and emotionally resilient.
• Be creative and adaptable when encouraging engagement with learning.
• Have a genuine passion for supporting young people with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a KS4 pupil with additional needs.
• Support the pupil to access lessons and the wider school environment.
• Encourage engagement with learning, even when the pupil is reluctant to participate.
• Respond calmly and appropriately when the pupil becomes dysregulated or wants to leave the classroom.
• Use positive behaviour management and de-escalation strategies.
• Build a strong, trusting and consistent relationship with the pupil.
• Support emotional regulation and help the pupil develop positive coping strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive routines.
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team.
• Follow individual support plans and behaviour strategies.
• Support the pupil's academic, social and emotional development.
• Maintain a calm and professional approach during challenging situations.

Skills

Behaviour management

De-escalation

Emotional resilience

Relationship building

Patience

Engagement strategies

Adaptability

1:1 support

SEN understanding

Job description

Smile Education Recruitment seeks an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support a KS4 pupil in a specialist SEN setting in the B65 area. The role is long-term, demanding resilience, and requires calm, consistent support to help the pupil engage with learning.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships, use de-escalation strategies, and work with the SENCO and classroom team to implement strategies and support development.