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SEN Teaching Assistant

Telford, Shropshire , United Kingdom

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SEN Teaching Assistant - Independent Specialist School
Location: Telford
Full-Time | Term-Time Only | Ages 5-19
Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier by agreement)

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Autism and complex needs?
Do you want to work in a setting where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference?

We are recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a leading independent day school that provides specialist education for pupils aged 5 to 19 with:
- Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
- Learning Disabilities
- Behaviours that challenge, often associated with their diagnoses
- Complex communication and sensory needs

About the Role:
This is a rewarding and hands-on role, ideal for someone who is resilient, compassionate, and committed to helping students reach their full potential. You will support teaching and therapy teams to create a safe, structured, and engaging learning environment that meets the individual needs of each pupil.

Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support across a broad and personalised curriculum
- Supporting pupils with daily routines, emotional regulation, and behaviour management
- Promoting independence and life skills alongside academic learning
- Assisting with communication strategies including AAC, PECS, Makaton, and other visual supports
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Keeping accurate records and contributing to individual progress reviews and education plans

What We're Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people with Autism and/or Learning Disabilities (in education, care or health settings)
- A calm, proactive and patient approach to supporting behaviours that challenge
- Confidence in using structured behaviour and communication strategies (training will be provided)
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills
- A relevant Level 2 or 3 qualification in education, health, or social care (or willingness to work towards one)

How to Apply:
If you are enthusiastic about creating brighter futures for learners with complex needs, we would love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks

No. of positions available*: 1
Salary: Negotiable
Experience: None
Education: None
Post Date: June 21, 2025
Job id:. CV-93643
Position Type: Permanent
Applicants: 0
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