SEN Teaching Assistant: Autism & SEND Support

CERT Solutions Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Long‑term work

Permanent roles possible

Competitive PAYE rates

Job summary

CERT Solutions is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This rewarding role involves 1:1 and small group classroom support, helping pupils with communication, social development and engagement, delivering interventions under the teacher's guidance, and promoting independence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience with children or young people with SEND.
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning qualifications are desirable.
• CACHE Level 2 or 3 qualifications are desirable.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or related fields.
• Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3 qualifications are desirable.
• Psychology or Education Studies degrees are beneficial.
• Youth Work qualification adds value.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and complex learning needs.
• Assisting with communication, social development and engagement.
• Delivering interventions under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour strategies.
• Encouraging independence and confidence.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching & Learning

CACHE Level 2 or 3

NVQ Level 2 or 3 Childcare

Health & Social Care Level 2 or 3

Psychology Degree

Education Studies Degree

Youth Work Qualification

Job description

CERT Solutions is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school supporting pupils with Autism, Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties and complex communication needs.

This rewarding role involves 1:1 and small group classroom support, helping pupils with communication, social development and engagement, delivering interventions under the teacher's guidance, and promoting independence.