1:1 Teaching Assistant – SEN School (ASC & Mental Health Support | Full-Time, Long-Term) Start Date: Immediate Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term ABC Teachers are recruiting for a 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a student in a secondary SEN school with Autism (ASC) and complex mental health needs, including a history of self-harm. This is a full-time, long-term role suited to candidates with experience in mental health, support work or similar settings. About the Role As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will: • Provide consistent 1:1 support to a student with ASC and mental health needs • Support the student’s emotional regulation and wellbeing • Respond calmly to challenging situations and behaviours • Assist with classroom learning and engagement • Work closely with school staff to provide a safe and supportive environment This role combines pastoral, emotional and educational support. Important Information ⚠️ This role involves supporting a student with complex mental health needs and a history of self-harm. Applicants must be confident, resilient and experienced in managing these situations in a calm and professional manner. Essential Requirements To apply, you must: • Have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs • Be confident working with self-harm behaviours and emotional dysregulation • Be comfortable working 1:1 in a school environment • Be available full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm) • Have a calm, patient and resilient approach ✔️ School experience is beneficial but not essential Ideal Backgrounds • Mental Health Support Worker • Support Worker • Youth Worker • Residential Care Worker • Behaviour Mentor Why Apply? • Full-time, long-term role • Opportunity to make a genuine impact • Supportive and experienced school team • Competitive weekly pay (PAYE) • FREE CPD and training • Ongoing consultant support Apply Now If you have experience in mental health or support work and are looking for a long-term role in education, this 1:1 Teaching Assistant opportunity could be the perfect next step. Apply today to be considered abcsupport