SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Autism

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bath; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs, including Autism, in a specialist setting in Trowbridge. This is a full-time role offering £92-£105 per day with an immediate start.

You will deliver 1:1 and small-group support, assist with communication and social interaction, support sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and nurses to promote independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with Autism and complex needs.
• Experience in SEN settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and care plans
• Assist with communication, social interaction and engagement in learning activities
• Support pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams
• Encourage independence and celebrate individual progress
• Support positive behaviour through a nurturing, person-centred approach
• Assist with personal care where required

Skills

Patient, caring and empathetic

Able to build positive and trusting (e

Adaptable and proactive

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Complex Needs & Autism

Trowbridge | Full-Time | £92-£105 per day | Immediate Start

Make a Meaningful Difference Every Day

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can support children and young people with complex needs to achieve their full potential?

We are seeking a compassionate and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational setting supporting pupils with a range of needs, including Autism (ASC), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), communication needs, sensory needs, and complex medical requirements.

This is an opportunity to work in a highly supportive environment where every small achievement is celebrated, and where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children and young people.

Whether you have previous SEN experience or come from a care, support work, youth work, healthcare or coaching background, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

• As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:


• Support pupils with Autism, severe learning difficulties and complex additional needs


• Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual learning and care plans


• Assist with communication, social interaction and engagement in learning activities


• Support pupils with sensory regulation and emotional wellbeing


• Work closely with teachers, therapists, nurses and wider multidisciplinary teams


• Encourage independence and celebrate individual progress


• Support positive behaviour through a nurturing, person-centred approach


• Assist with personal care where required

Ideal Backgrounds

• We welcome applications from:


• SEN Teaching Assistants


• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)


• Support Workers


• Care Workers


• Residential Childcare Practitioners


• Healthcare Assistants


• Youth Workers


• Mental Health Support Workers


• Nursery Practitioners


• Sports Coaches


• Psychology Graduates


• Health & Social Care Graduates


• Education Graduates

Why Apply?

• £92-£105 per day


• Full-time opportunity with potential for a permanent contract


• Specialist SEN and complex needs training


• Work alongside experienced therapists and specialist practitioners


• Small class sizes and excellent staffing ratios


• Supportive leadership and experienced SEN teams


• Gain valuable experience for careers in:


• Educational Psychology


• Speech & Language Therapy


• Occupational Therapy


• Physiotherapy


• Teaching


• Social Work


• Clinical Psychology


• Nursing

The Ideal Candidate

• Patient, caring and empathetic


• Comfortable supporting pupils with complex additional needs


• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning


• Able to build positive and trusting relationships


• Adaptable and proactive


• Committed to safeguarding and promoting children\'s welfare


• No previous school experience is essential. We value transferable skills, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

Apply Today

If you\'re looking for a role where you can make a real difference and gain specialist SEN experience in a highly rewarding setting, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply now to speak with our specialist education team about this exciting opportunity.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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