Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant - PDA Support (1:1, Home-Based) Location: Aylesbury Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00pm - 2:00pm Start Date: ASAP Setting: Child's home (education provision) SENDhelp is currently recruiting a specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 educational support to a young boy with severe autism and a PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) profile, within his home environment in Aylesbury. This is a highly specialist role suited to an experienced practitioner who understands the complexities of PDA, can work flexibly and creatively, and is able to build trust-based relationships at the child's pace. About the role Deliver 1:1, child-led educational support in the home (based in Aylesbury) Use low-demand, relational and regulation-focused approaches Support emotional regulation, engagement and readiness to learn Work closely with the lead practitioner and wider professional team Maintain clear professional boundaries within a home-based setting The initial hours are 12:00pm - 2:00pm, Monday to Friday. Once a positive relationship and consistency are established, there is strong potential for the hours to be extended and expanded. Essential experience Proven experience supporting children with severe autism Direct experience working with PDA profiles (essential) Strong understanding of demand-avoidant behaviours and nervous system regulation Calm, reflective and emotionally intelligent approach Ability to adapt in the moment and avoid rigid or compliance-based strategies Able to get to Aylebsury, where the child lives Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant's will be Patient, consistent and relationship-driven Confident working independently in a home setting Skilled in recognising early signs of dysregulation Able to prioritise connection, trust and safety over outcomes What SENDhelp offers Specialist placements matched carefully to your experience Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant Opportunity to grow the role and hours over time Competitive hourly rates, paid weekly This role would suit an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Autism Practitioner, or Education Support Worker with a strong background in PDA. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity, or contact SENDhelp directly for more information.