SEN Support Assistant

Based on a well-equipped campus in Woolton, this specialist school support's students with complex needs, including PMLD, autism, sensory impairments, and significant communication difficulties. Pupils benefit from small class sizes, integrated therapy services, a waking-hours curriculum, and access to on-site specialists. Both settings are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join the team and help pupils achieve their full potential in a nurturing and highly supportive environment. The Role As an SEN Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to provide tailored support that enables pupils with additional needs to access learning, develop communication skills, and build independence. Key responsibilities include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with complex learning difficulties and additional needs
• Supporting students to engage with personalised, sensory, and functional learning activities
• Implementing communication strategies, including PECS, Makaton, AAC, and visual supports
• Assisting pupils with emotional regulation, sensory needs, and positive behaviour support strategies
• Following individual education, therapy, and behaviour support plans
• Supporting pupils with personal care, feeding, mobility, and manual handling where required
• Assisting during therapy sessions, hydrotherapy, and community-based learning activities
• Promoting pupil wellbeing, independence, and social development
• Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment
  
  Have experience supporting children, young people, or adults with SEND, autism, learning disabilities, or complex needs
• Demonstrate a patient, caring, and person-centred approach
• Be calm, resilient, and able to respond effectively to the varying needs of pupils
• Be comfortable supporting personal care and moving and handling tasks
• Have excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Have the right to work in the UK and be available full-time, PECS, Makaton, BSL, AAC, or other communication support training
• Level 2 or Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (or equivalent)
• MAPA, Team Teach, or similar positive behaviour support/de-escalation training
• Previous experience working within a specialist SEND school or care setting
  
  Competitive daily pay rate
• Free access to CPD and safeguarding training
• Dedicated consultant and ongoing support
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within an Outstanding SEND setting
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs
All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment practices. Compliance and safeguarding: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (child and adult workforce), satisfactory references, and full compliance with KCSIE (2026) guidance and safer recruitment standards. Overseas police checks may be required where applicable. Educato Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Educato Limited acts as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.