SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting young people with complex needs? We are seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students aged 11-19 who require high levels of support in a specialist educational setting.

This is a deeply rewarding role where you will support vulnerable learners with a range of needs, helping them to feel safe, valued, and able to achieve their full potential.

The Role:
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with complex and often multiple needs
- Work with young people with autism (ASC), SEMH, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and other additional needs
- Support both educational and personal development, including life skills and independence
- Assist with personal care where required, maintaining dignity and respect at all times
- Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using a calm, consistent approach
- Work closely with teachers, therapists, and safeguarding teams
- Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for all learners

Experience working with SEN and highly vulnerable children or young people
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature
- Strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Ability to build trust and positive relationships with students
- A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Enhanced DBS on both the Child and Adult Workforce (or willingness to obtain)