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SEN Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision

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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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 01, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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