Special Teaching Assistant — Flexible SEND & SEMH Support

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Family friendly policies and flexible;

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount schemes

Staff development days

Subject course development

EDI and neurodiverse communities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

SENDAT Trust is looking for a caring Special Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs. The role focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and life skills, in a supportive classroom environment.

You will work with teaching staff to monitor progress, promote engagement, and support personal care and wellbeing as needed. The successful candidate will bring empathy, patience and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a SEND or SEMH setting.
• Patient, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with students.
• Willing to support personal care and promote positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support and assist learning activities.
• Help monitor student progress and support inclusive learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Support personal care and supervise break/lunchtime activities.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Patience

Empathy

Relationship-building

Job description

SENDAT Trust is looking for a caring Special Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with SEND/SEMH needs. The role focuses on helping students develop confidence, independence and life skills, in a supportive classroom environment.

You will work with teaching staff to monitor progress, promote engagement, and support personal care and wellbeing as needed. The successful candidate will bring empathy, patience and a commitment to safeguarding.