SEN Teaching Assistant - Empower Learning & Inclusion

Just Teachers Ltd; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Just Teachers Ltd in Stratford-upon-Avon is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–19 with a range of complex learning needs and disabilities in a welcoming specialist school. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning programmes, promote inclusion, and help learners develop academically and personally.

A proactive, flexible approach and strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as is a

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in an educational, care, or support setting.
• Knowledge of Autism, Complex Needs, Physical Disabilities, or SEMH is advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with special educational needs both in and outside the classroom.
• Support the delivery of personalised learning programmes and intervention activities.
• Encourage pupil participation, engagement, and confidence in learning.
• Assist with communication strategies, sensory support, and emotional wellbeing programmes.
• Work alongside teachers and support staff to create an inclusive and positive learning environment.
• Support behaviour management and de-escalation strategies where appropriate.
• Contribute to assessments, observations, and progress tracking.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Relationship-building

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

DBS willingness

SEN experience

Education

DBS certificate

Job description

Just Teachers Ltd in Stratford-upon-Avon is recruiting an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 11–19 with a range of complex learning needs and disabilities in a welcoming specialist school. The successful candidate will work alongside teachers and support staff to deliver personalised learning programmes, promote inclusion, and help learners develop academically and personally.

A proactive, flexible approach and strong literacy and numeracy skills are essential, as is a