SEND Teaching Assistant

Blackstone Recruitment Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackstone Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join a new specialist SEN school in Guildford, supporting pupils with autism and complex needs.

You will work closely with teachers and the specialist team to provide high-quality support in and outside the classroom, supporting individuals with autism, complex needs and communication challenges. This role offers permanent, long-term, and daily supply opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience supporting pupils with autism and/or complex needs.
• Calm, patient and consistent approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional communication or sensory needs.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Experience with AAC, PECS, intensive interaction, sensory support or specialist communication approaches is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and the wider specialist team to provide high-quality support in and outside the classroom.
• Support pupils with autism, complex needs, communication difficulties and behaviours that challenge.
• Assist with developing independence and life skills alongside curriculum delivery.
• Contribute to a positive classroom community within a new specialist provision.

Skills

SEN experience

Autism/complex needs

Calm, patient approach

Communication & teamwork

AAC/PECS confidence

Support personal care & independence

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.

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.

Depending on your experience, the role may involve supporting pupils with:

• 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.