Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & Sensory Support

Smile Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. You will support pupils within a mixed Key Stage 2 class, focusing on autism, sensory needs and non-verbal communication, in a high staff-to-pupil ratio environment.

The role requires experience with ASD and sensory processing, excellent behaviour management, and the ability to tailor support to each pupil’s needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification relevant to working with children.
• Proven experience supporting children with ASD, sensory needs and non-verbal communication.
• Strong understanding of autism and how sensory needs affect learning, communication and behaviour.
• Excellent behaviour management skills with calm, positive responses to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with complex SEN, particularly autism, sensory needs and non-verbal communication.
• Help pupils access a relevant and engaging curriculum suited to individual abilities.
• Implement strategies to support communication, engagement, emotional regulation and sensory processing.
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management to support pupils' behaviour positively.
• Collaborate with the class teacher and support team to maintain a consistent learning environment.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development in pupils.
• Adapt support to meet each pupil's individual needs and communication style.

Skills

Autism awareness

Sensory processing understanding

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Education

Level 2 qualification (UK)

Job description

Smile Education is recruiting a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school on a full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. You will support pupils within a mixed Key Stage 2 class, focusing on autism, sensory needs and non-verbal communication, in a high staff-to-pupil ratio environment.

The role requires experience with ASD and sensory processing, excellent behaviour management, and the ability to tailor support to each pupil’s needs.