SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism, Communication & SEMH

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

SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism, Communication & SEMH

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism, Communication & SEMH

Location: Near Attleborough, Norfolk

Contract: Long-term, with the opportunity to become full-time and permanent

Hours: Term-time only, initially part-time

Start Date: ASAP

Transport: Own vehicle required due to the rural location

Are you a calm, caring and creative SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting children with Autism, communication needs and SEMH?

We are looking for an empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly nurturing specialist school near Attleborough, Norfolk.

The role is expected to begin on a part-time basis, with a genuine opportunity to progress into a full-time, permanent position as the school continues to grow.

About the School

The school supports pupils aged 5-16 with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, communication difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.

Set within beautiful Norfolk countryside, the school takes a therapeutic, relationship-based approach to education. Learning is practical, engaging and often outdoors, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, communication, confidence and wellbeing.

The setting benefits from:

• Purpose-built therapeutic and sensory environments
• A supportive and training-focused leadership team
• A whole-child, trauma-informed approach to SEN education

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

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

About You

We would love to hear from you if you:

• - Are calm, patient, caring and resilient
• - Have a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• - Have previous SEN, education or care experience, although training can be provided
• - Are comfortable supporting pupils with Autism and SEMH needs
• - Enjoy practical and outdoor learning
• - Have your own transport due to the rural location
• - Are looking for a long-term opportunity with the potential to progress

What We Offer

• - £14.30 - £15.55 per hour, dependent on experience
• - Part-time hours initially with the potential to become full-time and permanent
• - Free CPD and SEN training through Inspire EHC
• - Ongoing support from an experienced recruitment consultant
• - The opportunity to work within a supportive specialist school environment
• - A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to children with additional needs

Safeguarding

Inspire EHC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are looking for an SEN Teaching Assistant role where you can build meaningful relationships, develop your specialist SEN experience and potentially progress into a permanent position, we would love to hear from you.