Are you a compassionate, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, Autism (ASD), and complex learning profiles ? This specialist independent provision is seeking a dedicated individual to join their nurturing, therapeutic and forward-thinking team.
The provision supports pupils aged 7 to 18 with a range of additional needs, using approaches that prioritise emotional regulation, communication development, and restorative, trauma-informed practice. The team works closely with multi-disciplinary professionals to ensure every learner can flourish academically, socially and emotionally. get-inform ice.gov.uk, jobs.keys- roup.co.uk
About the Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting pupils with:
* SEMH needs
* Autism (ASD)
* Communication and interaction difficulties
* Learning difficulties and gaps in prior learning
* Behavioural and emotional regulation challenges
You will work alongside teachers, SENCOs, and therapeutic specialists (e.g., Speech and Language, Lego Therapy, Drawing & Talking, sensory interventions) to help deliver a personalised, structured curriculum that builds confidence, independence and resilience. jobs.keys- roup.co.uk
Key Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1, small-group and classroom support, adapting approaches to meet the needs of individual learners
* Implement tailored strategies including trauma-informed practice, restorative behaviour approaches, sensory regulation, visual supports, and communication aids
* Support pupils with emotional regulation, de-escalation, and positive behaviour routines
* Assist with delivering a curriculum designed to strengthen language, communication, and core academic skills
* Participate in therapeutic and intervention programmes (e.g., Lego Therapy, sensory room work)
* Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage engagement and progress
* Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies as part of a holistic provision
* Contribute to maintaining a safe, structured, supportive environment where pupils feel valued and understood
Skills & Experience
We welcome candidates from:
* Education, SEND, care, residential support, youth work, or SEMH provisions
* Backgrounds supporting children with challenging behaviour, neurodiversity, or trauma-related needs
Ideal qualities include:
* Patience, empathy and emotional resilience
* Strong communication and teamwork skills
* Calm, consistent and nurturing approach
* Ability to use behaviour support strategies and adapt to pupils individual needs
* An interest in therapeutic, restorative and holistic education methods
Desirable:
* Experience with Team Teach, MAPA, Zones of Regulation, sensory strategies
* Understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed frameworks
* Knowledge of alternative curriculums and interventions