SEND Teaching Assistant

Blackstone; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment is seeking Teaching Assistants for a new specialist SEN school in Guildford. The role focuses on autism and complex additional needs, with a chance to help shape curriculum and classroom community.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SEN, autism, and strong communication within close classroom teams. Permanent/long-term positions with daily supply options are available, offering opportunities to contribute to early school development and ongoing support for pupils

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with AAC, PECS, intensive interaction, sensory support, PMLD/SLD or specialist communication approaches would be particularly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism and complex needs in daily activities.
• Implement individualised learning and sensory regulation strategies.
• Assist with personal care and life skills development.
• Collaborate with teachers to monitor progress and behaviour.
• Use alternative communication methods to aid learning.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patience

AAC/PECS experience

Job description

Teaching 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.

• 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.