SEND Teaching Assistant — Empower Students & Grow

Outcomes First Group; Whittington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

"Your Wellbeing Matters" mental health

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Discounts (UK & international)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and reach personal goals. You will assist in delivering high-quality education within an autism-aware classroom, planning, risk assessments, and documenting IEPs and BSPs.

Join a supportive team focused on consistent approaches, resource preparation, and ongoing training to drive student development and success.

Qualifications

• You may already have experience in education, care, youth work, or support, or you might simply possess the right attitude and a genuine passion for helping young people.
• Caring, patient, and compassionate, with a positive approach.
• Adaptable and resilient, able to respond calmly to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to help students engage with learning and reach their individual goals.
• Assist class teachers in delivering high-quality education and creating a structured, autism-appropriate learning environment.
• Help with planning, risk assessments, and the creation and evaluation of student documentation, including IEPs and BSPs.
• Manage challenging behavior using consistent strategies that promote students' development.
• Contribute to the preparation of teaching resources and maintain classroom organization.
• Collaborate with teaching, care, and multi-professional teams to ensure a consistent approach.
• Maintain accurate records and engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

1:1 support

Small-group support

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Outcomes First Group is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support students 1:1 and in small groups, helping them engage with learning and reach personal goals. You will assist in delivering high-quality education within an autism-aware classroom, planning, risk assessments, and documenting IEPs and BSPs.

Join a supportive team focused on consistent approaches, resource preparation, and ongoing training to drive student development and success.