Special Needs Teaching Assistant

The role is to work with secondary aged pupils with a range of needs such as Autism, Down Syndrome, Global Development Delay, Cerebral Palsy, SEMH. The lessons are energetic, fun and dynamic and we are looking for someone with previous experience as a support worker or within the classroom.

Some of the pupils display challenging behaviour so you could be expected to de-escalate behaviour and use positive behaviour management methods. You will be working as part of a supportive team of professionals who are committed to the well being of young people. You may be required to record and keep track of the pupils' progress.

Please apply if:

- You have a passion for helping young people with SEND.

- A great communicator and able to communicate effectively with parents, staff and pupils.

- A great team player.

- You are caring and offer a consistent approach.- An understanding of additional needs.

£85 - £100 a day - Part-time, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description

• Company pension


• Free parking


• On-site parking


• Referral programme, School hours are 8.30 - 3.30 - we welcome people who are part time or full time to apply as we can consider a job share for the role.


We will offer training and support in the position, everyone who works for us is required to complete Safeguarding Training. When you become part of the Sense team we are here to support you with your career. If you are interested in this position then please apply with an up to date CV and we will be in touch. You can find our more about us at www.senseeducation.co.uk

Safeguarding children is an integral part of what we do and we have a stringent safer recruitment process. we undertake checks on all the candidates we work with. As such we require a current Enhanced DBS Disclosure for everyone working in Schools. If you do not have a subscription to the DBS Update Service, you may be required to complete a new DBS application as part of the registration process. If you take a temporary role with Sense Education you will be paid on a weekly basis.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £85.00-£100.00 per day