SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

senploy; East Ham; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

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Training provided

Descripción de la vacante

Senploy is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Autism Support Assistant for a secondary school in East Ham, London. You will work with a non-verbal pupil with autism, staying calm and guiding them through lessons, breaks and transitions using visual supports and established routines.

The role requires empathy, resilience and a willingness to learn, with training provided as needed. You will collaborate closely with the teaching team and SEN staff to support the pupil’s participation and safety.

Formación

• Experience in a secondary school setting.
• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient in challenging situations.
• Able to stay composed when the pupil is distressed and may be physically aggressive.
• Interest in supporting children with autism, SEN or non-verbal communication.
• Reliable, flexible team player who accepts guidance.
• Physically fit for an active role; some physical intervention may be needed.

Responsabilidades

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support in lessons, breaks, lunchtimes and transitions.
• Use visual supports, routines and communication strategies to aid understanding.
• Recognise triggers and de-escalate to keep pupil and others safe.
• Follow the pupil's EHCP, behaviour support plan and risk assessment.
• Support the pupil's personal care and independence as needed.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals.
• Record incidents and progress for review meetings.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupil and family.

Conocimientos

Calm under pressure

Patience

Team player

Physical fitness

Experience with autism/SEN

Herramientas

Team Teach

Makaton

PECS

Descripción del empleo

1:1 Autism Support Assistant, Secondary School, East Ham

Location: East Ham, London

Contract: Full-time

Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm, term time only

About the role

We are looking for a 1:1 Support Assistant to work with a pupil with autism who is non-verbal. You will be their consistent, trusted adult throughout the school day, helping them feel safe, understood and able to take part in school life.

The pupil communicates can sometimes become distressed, which may show as challenging behaviour including hitting and kicking. This is how they communicate when overwhelmed, not something personal. We need someone who can stay calm, read the signs early, and respond with kindness and consistency.

Key responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support in lessons and during breaks, lunchtimes and transitions
• Use visual supports, routines and communication strategies to support understanding and expression
• Recognise triggers and early signs of distress, and use de-escalation techniques to keep the pupil and others safe
• Follow the pupil's EHCP, behaviour support plan and risk assessment
• Support the pupil's personal care and independence skills where needed
• Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and other professionals
• Record incidents and progress accurately and contribute to review meetings
• Build positive, trusting relationships with the pupil and their family

About you

You will:

• Experience working in a secondary school.
• Be calm, patient and emotionally resilient, and able to stay composed in challenging situations
• Be comfortable working with a pupil who may be physically aggressive, including hitting and kicking
• Have experience of, or a real interest in, supporting children or young people with autism, SEN or non-verbal communication
• Be a reliable, flexible team player who takes guidance well
• Be physically fit enough for a active role, as some physical intervention may occasionally be needed to keep everyone safe

Desirable: Team Teach or similar de-escalation training, Makaton or PECS experience, previous work in a school or care setting. Training will be given to the right candidate.