SEND Teaching Assistant (Intermediate) – SEMH and ASD

Raise the Youth Foundation; Bolton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a SEND Teaching Assistant focused on supporting pupils with SEMH and ASD needs. You will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment, contributing to the wellbeing and educational progress of students. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in young people's lives while working in a supportive and professional team.

Benefits

Regular CPD and skill development opportunities

Supportive colleagues and team environment

Opportunity to innovate in educational approaches

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD.
• Ability to support behavioral management in a school setting.
• Participation in continuous professional development related to SEMH/ASD.

Responsibilities

• Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils with SEMH/ASD.
• Support differentiated learning tasks and scaffold pupil engagement.
• Help maintain safe, low-arousal learning spaces.

Skills

Emotional regulation

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification in education or child support

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant (Intermediate) – SEMH and ASD

35 hrs a week. Mon-Thurs: 8.30am–4.20pm; Fri: 8.30am–2.30pm. Term-time only (plus 10 days equivalent inset training, some of which may be delivered as twilight sessions). Full-time/part-time may be available.

Start: September

Location

Job Purpose

To support the engagement, wellbeing, and learning of pupils with SEMH/ASD under the guidance of teachers and senior support staff. The role focuses on delivering consistent, structured support and contributing to safe, relational practice across the school provisions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Support for Pupils

• Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD needs.
• Support emotional regulation and engagement using agreed strategies.
• Contribute to the implementation of EHCP and support plans.
• Adapt communication to support understanding and inclusion.

2. Learning and Curriculum Support

• Support differentiated learning tasks and scaffold pupil engagement.
• Use agreed visuals, routines, and tools to reduce anxiety and support transitions.
• Provide feedback to teachers and SENCO regarding pupil needs and progress.

3. Environment and Behaviour Support

• Help maintain safe, low-arousal, trauma-informed learning spaces.
• Support with risk management and positive behaviour approaches.
• Supervise pupils in class and during less structured times.

4. Professional Development

• Actively participate in CPD relevant to SEMH/ASD.
• Attend briefings, debriefs, and training as directed.
• Seek guidance from experienced and senior staff.

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

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. Raise Education & Wellbeing School is committed to safeguarding 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 safeguarding policies.

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Values

• Trauma and Mental Health Informed approaches
• Attachment Aware
• Compassionate and supportive
• Restorative

Rewarding Aspects

• Making a real difference to pupils’ lives
• Autonomy within your role
• Opportunity for innovation

About Our School

Raise Education and Wellbeing School is a trauma-informed independent SEMH special school for students aged 11 to 19 (up to 25 if needed), providing education and healthcare plans. We also offer a Day 6 service for children who have been permanently excluded, providing specialist assessments.

Founded in 2016, our school received an Ofsted judgement of Good with Outstanding features in 2017 and 2022. We prioritize child welfare, dignity, and respect, aiming for excellence in all areas and supporting lifelong learning.

Ofsted Feedback

"Pupils enjoy this school. They participate in a wide range of activities, and staff help them succeed. The curriculum is ambitious and designed to help pupils overcome significant barriers to learning."

Raise the Youth Foundation CIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability, or age. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS checks. We enforce a strict safeguarding policy."