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As an SEN Teaching Assistant in an alternative provision setting, you will work closely with a Year 10 student with an EHCP, providing tailored educational, emotional, and social support. You will help the student access and engage with learning, develop confidence and independence, and ensure their individual needs are met through adaptive practices and strong teamwork with school staff and external professionals.
Job Responsibility:
Provide one-to-one and small group support to the allocated Year 10 student, working directly on academic tasks and life-skills learning
Assist in implementing and monitoring the student’s EHCP objectives, supporting progress toward personal targets
Adapt learning materials and activities to meet the student’s unique needs and learning profile
Support emotional regulation and behaviour management using positive, trauma-informed strategies
Build trusting relationships with the student to foster engagement, confidence, independence and self-advocacy
Work collaboratively with the SENCo, teachers, support staff, parents/carers and external professionals (e.g., therapists, educational psychologists) to ensure consistent support and coordinated practice
Record observations and progress, contribute to assessment data and feedback for EHCP reviews and planning meetings
Support integration into alternative education activities, including practical sessions, community learning and vocational experiences appropriate for Year 10
Help create a structured, inclusive environment where the student can participate fully in scheduled learning
Model and promote positive behaviour, independence, social skills and life-skills development
Requirements:
Experience supporting young people with SEND and EHCPs, preferably in a secondary or alternative provision setting
Understanding of SEN strategies, differentiated support and behaviour management
Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with students, families and staff
Calm, patient and resilient approach with a commitment to positive outcomes for learners
Ability to adapt resources and teaching approaches to support learning, motivation and independence
Enhanced DBS clearance and eligibility to work with children