Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - Post-16 Life Skills

Simply Education Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd is recruiting a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join the Post-16 provision of a specialist SEN school in Northampton, supporting young people aged 16-18 to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role is full-time, temporary with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm, with a start in November. You will work alongside teachers to provide targeted support and help students prepare for adulthood.

Qualifications

• Patient, compassionate and enthusiastic about supporting young people with SEND.
• Comfortable providing personal care as part of the role.
• Calm and confident when supporting students with complex needs.
• Strong communicator who can build positive relationships.
• Reliable, flexible and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in SEN, care or a similar support role is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support tailored to individual needs.
• Support learning, communication, social development and life skills.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour.
• Provide personal care, including toileting, personal hygiene and mealtime support.
• Assist students with physical and mobility needs, following appropriate training.
• Support community activities and preparation for adulthood.
• Promote a safe, inclusive environment where every student is treated with dignity and respect.

Job description

Simply Education Ltd is recruiting a Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join the Post-16 provision of a specialist SEN school in Northampton, supporting young people aged 16-18 to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The role is full-time, temporary with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-3:45pm, with a start in November. You will work alongside teachers to provide targeted support and help students prepare for adulthood.