Specialist SEN Support Staff

Are you an experienced and compassionate support professional with a strong background in SEMH and complex needs?

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

We are currently recruiting for Specialist Support Staff to join a dedicated team at a school in Camden, working closely with students with significant learning and personal care needs.

Key Responsibilities for SEN Teaching Assistants:

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Support students with SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) needs through structured interventions and emotional regulation strategies

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Use communication tools such as PECS, BSL, and Makaton to aid learning and engagement

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Provide specialised support for students with Down’s Syndrome to promote academic and personal development

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Deliver high-quality SEN Teaching Assistant support across classes, working 1:1 and in small groups

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Assist with personal care needs in a sensitive and respectful manner

Essential Skills & Experience:

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Minimum 1 year of experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant

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Solid background supporting students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) challenges

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Proficient in using PECS, Makaton, and BSL in the classroom

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Experience supporting pupils with Down’s Syndrome in a school setting

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Ability to provide personal care in line with safeguarding and dignity protocols

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Passionate about inclusive education and making a real difference in the lives of students

If you meet the criteria and are ready to start immediately, we’d love to hear from you