SEND Teaching Assistant

Blackstone; Aldershot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment is recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a new specialist SEN school in Guildford.

The role focuses on autism and complex additional needs, supporting pupils and working with teachers and the wider team to deliver high-quality learning. Permanent, long-term and daily supply positions are available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEN and autism.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and complex needs inside and outside the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers and the specialist team.
• Adapt learning activities to individual needs.
• Support AAC/PECS and alternative communication approaches.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism support

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

AAC

PECS

Intensive interaction

Job description

Job DescriptionTeaching Assistant - Specialist SEN School Location: Guildford Contract: Permanent / Long-Term / Daily Supply Start Date: ASAP Blackstone Recruitment are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to join a new specialist SEN school supporting pupils with a strong focus on autism and complex additional needs. As a new and growing specialist provision, this is an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join at an early stage and contribute to the development of the school, its curriculum and its wider classroom community.

About the role

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants who are confident supporting pupils with autism, complex needs, communication difficulties and/or behaviours that challenge. You will work closely with teachers and the wider specialist team to provide high-quality support both in and outside the classroom.

• Autism and associated
• communication needs
• Complex and additional learning needs
• Non-speaking pupils and alternative communication methods
• Sensory regulation and sensory needs
• Behavioural and emotional regulation
• Personal care and physical needs
• Individualised and adapted learning
• Developing independence and life skills
• The school is particularly interested in TAs who genuinely understand specialist education and are comfortable working as part of a close classroom team.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and/or complex needs
• A calm, patient and consistent approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional communication or sensory needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Experience with AAC, PECS, intensive interaction, sensory support, PMLD/SLD or specialist communication approaches would be particularly advantageous.

Opportunities available

We are interested in speaking with candidates looking for:

• Permanent positions
• Long-term placements
• Regular daily supply work
• Opportunities to join a regular supply bank and become a familiar member of the school team

If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity and have experience supporting pupils with autism or complex needs, we would love to hear from you.