Job Title
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
School Type
Special School
Age Range of Pupils
4 to 19 years
Location
School‑based – Shirley (B90)
Contract Type
Long-Term, Term-time only
Job Purpose
The Special Needs Teaching Assistant will support the learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs. The role focuses on enabling pupils to access education safely and meaningfully, promoting emotional regulation, communication, and independence within a structured, nurturing, and sensory‑informed environment.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Support
- Behaviour that challenges
- Sensory processing difficulties
- Emotional dysregulation
- Non‑verbal or minimally verbal communication needs
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small‑group support under the direction of the class teacher
- Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), EHCP outcomes, and personalised learning programs
- Support pupils to engage with learning activities using structured approaches (e.g. visual supports, clear routines)
Person Requirements
- Experience of working with children or young people with Autism and/or additional needs
- Understanding of sensory processing, emotional regulation, and behaviour that challenges
- Ability to remain calm, patient, and consistent in demanding situations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Commitment to inclusive education and pupil wellbeing
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or we can put one in place for you)
- Two satisfactory references covering a minimum of 12 months
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Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), Full-Time employer: New Directions Holdings Limited
New Directions Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the growth and development of its staff. With flexible full-time and part-time roles available in the Neath/Port Talbot area, employees benefit from competitive pay and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while working collaboratively with dedicated educators.
Contact Details:
New Directions Holdings Limited Recruitment Team
