SEN Teaching Assistant for Autism & Complex Needs

Advantage Education; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

30 hours/week

Mon-Fri

Strong team environment

Specialist facilities

Job summary

Advantage Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 6–16 with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties in a specialist setting.

The role offers a high staff-to-pupil ratio, small groups, and access to specialist facilities to deliver personalised, practical learning experiences tailored to each child.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to build confidence, independence and positive relationships.

Qualifications

• Patience, compassion, resilience and enthusiasm for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and stay calm in challenging situations.
• Transferable skills from care work, nurseries, NHS or youth work are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to children with a range of additional needs.
• Support pupils with autism, complex needs and moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and encourage their confidence and independence.
• Assist with learning activities and help pupils engage with their education.
• Make use of specialist facilities and practical learning environments to support pupils' development.
• Support pupils with their communication, social and emotional development.
• Work closely with teachers and other members of the specialist support team.
• Help create a safe, positive and nurturing learning environment.

Job description

Advantage Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children aged 6–16 with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties in a specialist setting.

The role offers a high staff-to-pupil ratio, small groups, and access to specialist facilities to deliver personalised, practical learning experiences tailored to each child.

You will work closely with teachers and the support team to build confidence, independence and positive relationships.