SEND Teaching assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant\\nWe are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of special educational needs within a specialist education setting. This is a highly rewarding opportunity for an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting children with complex needs including autism, PMLD, ASD, and global developmental delay.\\n\\nKey Information\\n• Role: SEND Teaching Assistant\\n• Setting: Specialist SEND provision\\n• Contract: Full time\\n• Start Date: As soon as possible\\n• Pupil Needs: Autism, ASD, PMLD, Global Developmental Delay\\n\\nThe Role – Day-to-Day Duties\\nAs SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and specialist staff to provide consistent, tailored support throughout the school day. Duties will include:\\n• Supporting pupils with complex SEND needs on a 1:1 basis and in small groups\\n• Assisting pupils with autism, ASD, PMLD, and global developmental delay to access learning\\n• Supporting communication, engagement, and sensory regulation\\n• Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility where required\\n• Implementing individual support strategies and care plans\\n• Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing\\n• Creating a safe, structured, and nurturing learning environment\\n• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and the wider support team\\n\\nPerson Specification\\n• Previous experience working as a SEND Teaching Assistant or within a complex SEND setting\\n• Understanding of autism, ASD, PMLD, and global developmental delay\\n• A calm, patient, and resilient approach\\n• Strong awareness of safeguarding and child protection procedures\\n• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with pupils\\n• Physically and emotionally resilient due to the nature of the role\\n• Reliable, flexible, and committed to inclusive education\\n\\nWhy Apply?\\n• Highly rewarding role supporting pupils with complex needs\\n• Supportive specialist working environment\\n• Full-time opportunity offering consistency and routine\\n• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference as a SEND Teaching Assistant