Job description
Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Are you a patient, resilient, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next challenge?
We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with complex needs in a specialist school based in Kidderminster. This is a rewarding but challenging role supporting children with a range of Special Educational Needs, particularly:
Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Challenging behaviour, including the use of strong language
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work closely with individual pupils or small groups to support their learning, social development, and emotional regulation
Help manage behaviour using positive strategies and de-escalation techniques
Support the class teacher and SENCO in delivering tailored interventions
Create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment
Build trusting relationships with students who may have experienced trauma or disrupted education
This is a physically and emotionally demanding role that requires resilience, compassion, and consistency - but it also offers the chance to truly make a difference in a child's life.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
Previous experience working with children with SEN, particularly SEMH, autism and behaviour needs
A calm, non-judgemental, and flexible approach
Confidence in managing behaviour, including verbal outbursts or dysregulation
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other staff
A relevant qualification (, Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach training) is desirable but not essential
What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly team environment
Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
The chance to work in a role where every day brings new challenges and rewards
The opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
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