Therapeutic SEND Assistant: Empower & Support Growth

SENDSORY LTD; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six training days per year

Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding

Job summary

Sendsory Ltd is seeking SEND Assistants to support a Therapeutic Curriculum for 4-11s with SEND in Ipswich. The role is 40 hours per week during term time, with a fixed-term contract from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027. Duties include 1:1 and small group delivery, EHCP integration, and trauma-informed practice.

You will work with the Therapeutic Teacher and Head of Wellbeing to support children’s learning, regulation and social skills, while upholding safeguarding and a calm, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Understanding trauma-informed, attachment-aware and restorative approaches.
• Experience supporting children with communication, emotional regulation and learning needs.
• Confidence supporting children with behaviour that may challenge.
• Ability to build positive, consistent relationships with children and families.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Calm, nurturing and flexible approach to supporting children.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and responsibilities.
• Experience using visual supports and communication approaches such as PECS, Makaton or Talk Pads is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications or experience within education, SEND or child development are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Therapeutic Curriculum through 1:1 and small group sessions.
• Work with the Therapeutic Teacher to deliver sessions.
• Implement EHCP outcomes within sessions.
• Support pupils to achieve outcomes linked to AQA Unit Award Scheme.
• Deliver wellbeing activities and trauma-informed sessions.
• Support community-based learning and real-world life skills.
• Promote development of life skills and social communication.
• Provide personal care for children as required.
• Set up and tidy therapy spaces before/after sessions.
• Attend safeguarding and behaviour briefings and contribute to planning.
• Record and report behaviour incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed

Attachment-aware

Restorative approaches

Behaviour support

Communication support

Emotional regulation

Teamwork & communication

Adaptability to needs

Safeguarding knowledge

PECS/Makaton/Talk Pads

Education/SEND knowledge

Education

Education/SEND/child development experience

Job description

Sendsory Ltd is seeking SEND Assistants to support a Therapeutic Curriculum for 4-11s with SEND in Ipswich. The role is 40 hours per week during term time, with a fixed-term contract from 01/09/2026 to 31/08/2027. Duties include 1:1 and small group delivery, EHCP integration, and trauma-informed practice.

You will work with the Therapeutic Teacher and Head of Wellbeing to support children’s learning, regulation and social skills, while upholding safeguarding and a calm, nurturing environment.