SEND Teaching Assistant — Empower Students to Thrive

Hillingdon Manor School; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Norton College in Tewkesbury is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 11–19 with SEMH needs and diverse learning requirements. This role focuses on building confidence, removing barriers and enabling pupils to thrive alongside a specialist team.

You will work closely with teachers and families to meet individual pupil needs, promote inclusive learning, and support emotional wellbeing in a busy secondary setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and young people with SEND.
• Able to work as part of a team and adapt to needs.
• Strong communication skills with pupils, families and staff.
• Commitment to helping pupils develop academically, emotionally and socially.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons, 1:1 and in small groups.
• Encourage engagement and help each student achieve goals.
• Foster confidence, independence and positive behaviours.
• Build trusted relationships to help students feel safe.
• Collaborate with teachers, families and professionals to meet needs.
• Support students' emotional wellbeing and personal development.
• Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEND support

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Team player

Job description

Norton College in Tewkesbury is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant to support learners aged 11–19 with SEMH needs and diverse learning requirements. This role focuses on building confidence, removing barriers and enabling pupils to thrive alongside a specialist team.

You will work closely with teachers and families to meet individual pupil needs, promote inclusive learning, and support emotional wellbeing in a busy secondary setting.