SEN Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support & Growth Path

Senploy; Attleborough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

SEN training

Consultant support

Supportive environment

Job summary

Senploy is seeking an empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Attleborough, Norfolk, supporting pupils aged 5–16 with Autism, communication needs and SEMH. The role starts part-time with a genuine progression to full-time and permanent as the school grows, featuring therapeutic environments, outdoor learning and Forest School activities.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, alongside teachers and therapists, using positive behaviour strategies and developing

Qualifications

• Calm, patient and resilient
• Experience with children with Autism or SEN preferred
• Training can be provided
• Own transport due to rural location
• Long-term opportunity with progression

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support
• Support pupils with Autism, communication needs and SEMH
• Work with teachers and therapists to support learning plans
• Use positive behaviour support and communication strategies
• Help pupils with emotional regulation and engagement
• Build positive relationships with children
• Take an active role in outdoor learning and Forest School activities
• Support pupils throughout the school day to access learning

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Autism support

SEMH support

Behaviour strategies

Outdoor learning

Forest School

Relationship building

Job description

Senploy is seeking an empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school near Attleborough, Norfolk, supporting pupils aged 5–16 with Autism, communication needs and SEMH. The role starts part-time with a genuine progression to full-time and permanent as the school grows, featuring therapeutic environments, outdoor learning and Forest School activities.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, alongside teachers and therapists, using positive behaviour strategies and developing