Key Responsibilities - Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs. Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs. - Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets. Implement and support Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and EHCP targets. - Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development. Use Makaton confidently to support communication and language development. - Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies. Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to adapt learning materials and strategies. - Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs. Support pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and other complex needs. - Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches. Assist with behaviour management using positive and consistent approaches. - Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development. Support pupils' personal, social and emotional development. - Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate. Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals where appropriate. Essential Requirements - Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant. Extensive experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant. - Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred). Recognised Makaton training (Level 1 or above preferred). - Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH). Experience supporting pupils with a range of additional needs ( ASD, speech and language difficulties, SEMH). - Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach. Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach. Desirable Skills - Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting. Experience working in a specialist or resource provision setting. - Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies. Training in Team Teach or other positive behaviour support strategies. - Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies. Knowledge of sensory processing needs and strategies.