Primary SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time (Complex Needs Support)
Location: B34
Pay: £95 – £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Monday–Friday until end of academic year
Smile Education is supporting a specialist primary SEN school in B34 seeking a highly experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs and very challenging behaviour.
This is a demanding but incredibly rewarding role supporting children with Autism, SEMH, communication difficulties and trauma-related behaviours. The successful candidate must be resilient, proactive and confident in managing dysregulated behaviour safely and professionally.
The Role
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with complex SEN
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour management
• Implement structured routines and behaviour support plans
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Use visual timetables, sensory strategies and communication tools (PECS/Makaton desirable)
• Support personal care if required
• Record and report on behaviour, progress and wellbeing
• Maintain a calm, consistent and nurturing presence
• Promote safeguarding and inclusion at all times
About the School
• Specialist primary provision for high-needs pupils
• Small class sizes with high staff-to-pupil ratios
• Behaviour support team in place
• Therapeutic and sensory learning environments
• Supportive leadership team who value staff wellbeing
• Excellent transport links
Requirements
• Minimum 6–12 months SEN experience (complex needs essential)
• Experience supporting Autism and challenging behaviour
• Confident using de-escalation techniques
• Team Teach or physical intervention training desirable
• Resilient, patient and emotionally strong
• Professional and committed to full-time consistency
• Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply)
• Minimum 2 references (one must comment on work with children)
This role would suit someone who understands that relationship-building, structure and patience are key when supporting pupils with significant additional needs.
If you are passionate about making a real difference in a specialist setting, apply now for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in B34.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications