Job Description

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in nurturing, inclusive, and child-centred environments? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking enthusiastic, resilient and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team supporting pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism (ASC), communication differences, SEMH, learning disabilities, sensory processing needs and developmental delay.

This specialist school environment is warm, structured and therapeutic, with a strong emphasis on communication, independence, emotional regulation, life skills and personalised learning. Every day is different, and every success—big or small—is celebrated.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis, following individual learning plans.
• Using strategies such as visual supports, sensory regulation tools, communication aids (PECS/ AAC) and consistent routines.
• Working collaboratively with Teachers, Therapists, SENCOs, Behaviour Specialists, and Family Support Teams.
• Providing emotional reassurance, promoting wellbeing, and helping pupils develop independence.
• Assisting with daily routines, engagement in the classroom, outdoor learning, and community-based activities.
• Creating a safe, positive and structured environment where every child can thrive.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants from education, care, clinical and support professions, including:

• Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• Youth Workers
• Residential Care Workers
• Early Years Practitioners
• NHS / Healthcare Assistants
• Mental Health Support Workers
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Speech & Language Support Assistants
• Psychology or Education graduates

If you have experience—or a passion for developing experience—with SEND, autism, non-verbal communication, sensory needs, de-escalation, trauma-informed practice, or therapeutic approaches, you will be a fantastic fit.

Most importantly, you must bring: Patience Empathy Consistency A willingness to learn A genuine belief in every child’s potential

Training and ongoing professional development are provided.

Key Skills & KeywordsSEND • Autism • ASC • SEMH • Complex Needs • PMLD • Alternative Provision • Trauma-Informed Practice • Makaton • PECS • AAC • De-escalation • Safeguarding • EHCP • Sensory Processing • TEACCH • Engagement • Behaviour Support • Education Support • Care Worker • Therapeutic Approaches • Neurodiversity • Child Development • Communication Support • Emotional Regulation • Team Teach • Holistic Support • Person-Centred Practice • Positive Behaviour Support

Why Join Us?

• A supportive, collaborative and specialist team.
• A nurturing, child-focused environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Highly rewarding work with real impact. xbpsjku
• Clear career pathways for those aiming to progress in education, SEND, therapy or care.