We are seeking a dedicated SEND Support Assistant to join our committed team at a specialist SEND school. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning and develop life skills.
As a SEND Support Assistant, you will:
Work under the guidance of teaching staff and therapists to support pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, speech and language needs, SEMH, physical disabilities, and complex learning difficulties.
Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual learning and care plans.
Support pupils with communication, sensory regulation, personal care, and engagement in learning activities.
Help create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
Be an essential part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on the wellbeing and progress of each pupil.
Experience in:
SEND support or mainstream classroom assistant roles
Youth work, social care, early years, or mental health support
Residential care, nursing, or community outreach work
Supporting children or adults with high needs or disabilities
Transferable Job Titles May Include:
Teaching Assistant (TA)
Learning Support Assistant (LSA)
Care Assistant / Support Worker
Youth Support Worker
Behaviour Mentor
Nursery Nurse / Early Years Practitioner
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Classroom Assistant
Empathy, patience, and resilience
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to follow instructions and implement strategies
Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality
Willingness to learn and adapt to the needs of each pupil
Desirable but not essential:
Experience in a SEND or education setting
Knowledge of Makaton, PECs, or other communication aids
Training in Team Teach, Moving & Handling, or personal care support
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Clear career progression routes within SEND education
The chance to make a real impact on young lives
*Important Notice: To successfully apply for the above position, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. Pink Tile is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. During the application process, you will be required to:
Pink Tile Education, their schools and candidates all share the view of “Best Fit, Every Time” and our role is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employers. Please note the pay is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday.
We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we sometimes cannot reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time, your application may have been unsuccessful on this specific occasion, but we encourage you to apply for positions that you may see in the future. Alternatively, please check missed calls and all your email folders as it may have been that we have tried to reach you. Thank you.*
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