SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs (7–19)

TLTP Education; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Inclusive environment

Job summary

TLTP Education in Uxbridge is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, ASC and complex needs in a specialist SEND school. You will work in class and small groups, using AAC and visual supports to aid communication, learning and personal development.

This role involves personal care, safeguarding and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN, especially complex needs, SLD and/or ASC.
• Ability to support pupils with diverse communication, sensory and learning needs.
• Willingness to provide personal care as part of the role.
• Patience and resilience in challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning, communication and personal development in class and small-group interventions.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging learning activities.
• Provide personal care when required, including toileting, changing and feeding, maintaining dignity.
• Use communication strategies (visual supports, AAC) to support individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence, and social interaction; assist with behaviour management and safeguarding.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

Communication skills

Patience and resilience

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

TLTP Education in Uxbridge is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 7–19 with Severe Learning Difficulties, ASC and complex needs in a specialist SEND school. You will work in class and small groups, using AAC and visual supports to aid communication, learning and personal development.

This role involves personal care, safeguarding and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment.