Senior SEN Teaching Assistant — SEMH/ASD Support Full-Time

Uniform Education; Longford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Uniform Education is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-19 with SEMH and ASD at a specialist SEN school in West Drayton. You will assist teachers, manage emotions, and help students access the curriculum.

The role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only, ASAP start, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and personal development. Training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience supporting SEN, SEMH or challenging behaviour
• Ability to support secondary-aged students
• Calm, patient and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience in secondary SEN schools or PRU (desirable)
• Experience supporting ASD, ADHD or SEMH (desirable)
• Team Teach/MAPA or similar behaviour management training (desirable)
• Experience supporting GCSE-level learning (desirable)
• Background in youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or pastoral support (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to secondary-aged students
• Support students with SEMH, ASD and additional learning needs
• Assist with academic and vocational learning activities
• Support students working towards qualifications and individual learning targets
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Use appropriate behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Build positive and trusting relationships with students
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development
• Work closely with teachers and the wider pastoral and SEN team

Skills

Experience with children

SEN support

Behaviour management

Communication skills

DBS Update Service

Right to Work in UK

Job description

Uniform Education is seeking a dedicated Secondary Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-19 with SEMH and ASD at a specialist SEN school in West Drayton. You will assist teachers, manage emotions, and help students access the curriculum.

The role offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, term-time only, ASAP start, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and personal development. Training and ongoing support are provided.