SEN Teaching Assistant

Longcause Community Special School; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Longcause Community Special School is seeking dedicated individuals to support pupils with Autism, focusing on confidence, independence and social development within a dedicated special school environment.

The role emphasizes safeguarding and delivering tailored education, with a strong professional development culture and access to specialist training such as Makaton and Speech & Language support.

Qualifications

• Brings energy and a positive attitude to the workplace.
• Has experience or is keen to learn about supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships and encourage confidence, independence, and social development.
• Is adaptable and happy to work with pupils across all ages (reception to year 11).
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Energy & positive attitude

Experience with pupils with complex |n

Job description

At Longcause School, our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering high-quality, tailored education for children with Autism by recognising and nurturing each individual’s strengths, interests and potential.

We’re looking for dedicated, caring individuals who are passionate about special educational needs and are ready to embrace both the challenges and rewards of working in a special school environment.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Brings energy and a positive attitude to the workplace
• Has experience or is keen to learn about supporting pupils with complex needs
• Can build strong, trusting relationships and encourage confidence, independence, and social development
• Is adaptable and happy to work with pupils across all ages (reception to year 11)
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• A strong culture of professional development and internal progression
• Access to specialist training including: Makaton, Read Write Inc, Rebound Therapy, Speech and Language and more!
• A commitment to staff and pupil mental health and wellbeing

Working Hours: Monday09:00-14:55 Tuesday09:00-14:55 Wednesday08:45-14:40 Thursday09:00-14:55 Friday08:45-14:40

Please note, references will be sought ahead of the interview process and an enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post, along with online searches as per safer recruitment guidelines.