SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Training and development

Job summary

Academics in West Drayton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school, supporting children and young people with Autism and severe learning difficulties. The role involves assisting pupils in class and during activities, under the guidance of senior staff.

The successful candidate will bring experience with ASC/SLD, a calm, caring approach, strong teamwork, and commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting children or young people with ASC and/or severe learning difficulties.
• Understanding of SEN strategies, including visual timetables, sensory approaches and AAC.
• Calm, caring and consistent approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection within specialist settings.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with ASC and severe learning difficulties in lessons and activities.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement SEN strategies and individual plans.

Skills

SEN experience

SEN strategies

Calm & caring

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - West Drayton

An experienced SEN Teaching Assistant is required to join a specialist SEN school in West Drayton, supporting children and young people with Autism (ASC) and severe learning difficulties.

The school provides a supportive, nurturing environment with specialist sensory and therapeutic facilities, alongside a strong focus on helping pupils maximise their potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• Significant experience supporting children or young people with ASC and/or severe learning difficulties.
• A good understanding of SEN strategies, including visual timetables, sensory approaches and augmentative communication.
• A calm, caring and consistent approach to supporting pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection within specialist settings.

Desirable:

• Team Teach or other positive behaviour management training.
• Experience using PECS, Makaton or AAC.
• Previous experience working within a specialist SEN school.

The school offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, training and development opportunities, onsite parking and opportunities for internal progression.

The school is well connected by public transport and is approximately a 10-minute bus journey from West Drayton Elizabeth Line station.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.