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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location: Disley, Cheshire
Specialism: Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
About the Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join our team at a specialist school in Disley, supporting students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of young people, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with ASC, ensuring individual needs are met.
- Assist in the delivery of differentiated learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment for all learners.
- Use communication strategies such as PECS, Makaton, or other visual aids to enhance understanding.
- Support students with social interaction, emotional regulation, and sensory needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour in line with the school's policies.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other staff to ensure a holistic approach to education.
Essential Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition.
- A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEN.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and resilience in challenging situations.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications in SEN, childcare, or education.
- Knowledge of ASC-specific strategies and interventions.
- Training in Team Teach or equivalent de-escalation techniques.
- Experience using assistive communication tools such as PECS or Makaton.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive school environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.
- Breakfast, break and lunch are provided free of charge as is on site car parking.
The position is to work on our RAISE therapeutic provision working with male and female students who have emotional school-based avoidance. The right teaching assistant will need have a nurture approach, put boundaries in place and be resilient to emotional needs. Being able to support the teacher to engage and deliver the pupils in Maths and English would also be required for this role.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting young people with ASC and are ready to take on this rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to (url removed)
