SEND Teaching Assistant (Experienced) NEW Raise Education and Wellbeing School Posted today Bol[...]

Bolton Gin Company; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an Experienced Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex SEMH and autism needs. This role involves building relationships, facilitating learning, and collaborating with teachers to ensure effective support for students. Strong teamwork, emotional regulation, and relevant qualifications are essential for success in this supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or autism.
• Understanding of sensory processing and communication needs.
• Full driving license and fully insured car available for work.

Responsibilities

• Build consistent, trusting relationships with high-needs learners.
• Support the delivery of differentiated curriculum content.
• Create and maintain calm, predictable, and safe learning environments.

Skills

Emotional Regulation

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Co-regulation

De-escalation

Trauma-informed Practice

Education

Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience

4 GCSEs including maths & English L4

Job description

Job Purpose: To deliver high-impact, trauma-informed support for pupils with complex SEMH and/or autism needs. The role focuses on building secure, trusting relationships, supporting engagement in learning, and promoting emotional regulation and communication. The Experienced TA supports class-based and 1:1 delivery and models skilled practice to less experienced staff.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support for Pupils

• Build consistent, trusting relationships with high-needs learners.
• Deliver proactive and responsive regulation support during dysregulation or crisis.
• Implement EHCP targets, Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and individualised strategies.
• Facilitate access to learning by adapting tasks and communication methods.
• Provide mentoring, modelling, and social development support for pupils.

2. Learning and Curriculum Support

• Support the delivery of differentiated curriculum content in collaboration with teachers.
• Use assistive technology, visual supports, and sensory tools to aid access and engagement.
• Deliver targeted interventions (e.g. Zones of Regulation, SCERTS-based strategies).
• Monitor and report on pupil progress, engagement, and well-being.

3. Environment and Behaviour Support

• Create and maintain calm, predictable, and safe learning environments.
• Contribute to individual risk assessments and positive handling plans.
• Supervise pupils during transitions, break/lunchtimes, and off-site activities.
• Use restorative and relational practice consistently in line with the school ethos

4. Professional Collaboration and Development

• Work closely with therapists, SENCO, teachers and behaviour teams.
• Attend team debriefs, supervision, and reflective practice sessions.
• Provide informal mentoring to newer or intermediate-level TAs.
• Participate in CPD linked to SEMH, autism, and therapeutic approaches

Safeguarding & Conduct All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. This role requires strong boundaries, professional conduct, and a calm, emotionally regulated presence in all situations.

Working Pattern: Full-time 8.30am-4.20pm Mon-Thurs & 8.30am-2.30pm Fri. (Part time may be available) Term-time plus 10 training days (some may be delivered as twilight sessions)

Person Specification

Essential	Desirable
4 GCSE’s including maths & English L4	Experience of SEMH & ASD
Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience	CPD in Team Teach, Zones of Regulation, or NVR
Full driving license and fully insured car available for work	Experience in special school or AP setting
IT literate	Familiarity with SCERTS, PECS, or AAC tools
Significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or autism	Experience contributing to EHCP reviews and documentation
Skilled in de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed practice
Skilled in de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed practice
Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure
Understanding of sensory processing and communication needs
Strong teamwork and communication skills

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other tasks and duties reasonably requested by management to meet the needs of the organisation. This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be amended in consultation with the post holder.

Raise Education & Wellbeing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must comply with the school’s safer recruitment and safeguarding policies

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