SEN Teaching Assistant : Autism (ASD) & Behaviour Support

Are you a patient, resilient and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a child’s life?

A welcoming primary school in Harlow is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Autism and behavioural needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to work closely with children who benefit from additional support, helping them develop confidence, communication skills and positive learning behaviours.

You will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASD), SEMH, ADHD, speech and language needs, and complex learning needs, helping them access the curriculum and thrive in a supportive school environment.

 The Role

• Supporting pupils 1:1 and in small groups across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Assisting children with Autism, SEMH and behavioural needs to engage with learning
• Using positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation support
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENCO to deliver targeted support
• Helping pupils build confidence, independence and social skills

 The School

•  Inclusive mainstream primary school with a specialist SEN provision
•  Supportive leadership team and experienced SEN staff
•  Strong focus on nurturing environments and personalised learning
•  Opportunity for long-term stability with a temp-to-perm pathway

 What We’re Looking For

•  Experience supporting Autism (ASD) and behavioural needs
•  Understanding of SEMH, ADHD or speech and language needs
•  Calm, patient and nurturing approach
•  Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
•  Previous experience in schools, SEN settings or support roles desirable

 What’s on Offer

•  Competitive pay of £14.20 – £16.80 per hour
•  Full-time position with immediate start
•  Temp-to-perm opportunity within a supportive school
•  Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
•  Opportunity to gain further SEN experience and training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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