SEN Teaching Assitant

Randstad Education; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in the United Kingdom seeks a compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join their Inclusion team. The role involves providing tailored support to students aged 11-16 with complex learning needs, implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and fostering an inclusive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting secondary-aged pupils, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to promoting student welfare. This is a permanent, term-time-only position.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Impact on student success

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working in special education settings with secondary-aged students.
• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies for complex educational needs.
• Ability to adapt communication styles for individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Provide in-class support for students with special educational needs.
• Monitor and report student progress to the SENCo and teachers.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and self-esteem among students.
• Utilize positive behavior management strategies.

Skills

Proven experience with secondary-aged pupils

Understanding of learning difficulties

Excellent communication skills

Patience and resilience

Strong organisational skills

Job description

Are you a compassionate, skilled, and resilient individual dedicated to advocating for and supporting students with complex learning and emotional needs? We are recruiting an exceptional Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our supportive secondary school team.

This role is integral to our Inclusion department, focusing on providing tailored support to students aged 11-16 across the curriculum to ensure they achieve their educational potential and successfully transition into adulthood.

The Role: Specialist Student Support

Reporting to the SENCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator), you will:

• Implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCPs: Deliver specific, targeted support programs, adapting resources and teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs outlined in students' plans.

• Specialist In-Class Support: Provide high‑quality one‑to‑one or small‑group interventions within mainstream classes, supporting students with a range of needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Speech and Language needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) challenges.

• Promote Inclusion and Independence: Encourage students to engage fully with their peers and the curriculum, fostering self‑esteem, confidence, and crucial independent learning skills.

• Behaviour Management: Utilise positive and proactive strategies to manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviours, maintaining a safe, purposeful, and nurturing learning environment.

• Collaboration and Reporting: Monitor and accurately record student progress, providing detailed and regular feedback to the SENCo, class teachers, and external agencies (e.g., Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Psychologists).

• Pastoral and Physical Care: Provide general care, support pupils with their emotional well‑being, and assist with personal care and mobility where required (full training provided).

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience working with secondary‑aged pupils (11‑16), ideally supporting those with specific and complex SEN.

• A deep understanding of different types of learning difficulties, disabilities, and effective intervention strategies.

• Excellent communication skills, particularly the ability to adapt your style to the specific needs of individual students.

• Exceptional patience, resilience, and the ability to remain calm and proactive during challenging situations.

• A genuine passion for promoting the welfare and academic achievement of all pupils, and a commitment to safeguarding.

• Strong organisational skills to manage documentation (IEPs, progress reports, records).

What We Offer

• The chance to work in a dedicated, multi‑disciplinary Inclusion team.

• Excellent professional development opportunities focused on specialist SEN training.

• A highly rewarding role where your commitment directly impacts student success.

This is a permanent, term‑time‑only position.

Apply today or for more information, call Hannah Joyner on 01293 527416, or email @ [e-mail]