SEN Teaching Assistant - Build a Rewarding Career Supporting Autistic Children

Salary: £23,000 pro rata (£26,811 FTE) + £1,000 joining bonus

Are you currently working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Nursery Practitioner, Care Worker, Support Worker, or in another child-focused role?

Are you passionate about helping children reach their full potential?

Would you like to develop a long-term career in Special Educational Needs while gaining access to fully funded qualifications and industry-leading training?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals to join our clients dedicated team supporting autistic children through behaviourally based teaching.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils in small classes and one-to-one settings to support their learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging learning activities


• Supporting communication and life skills development


• Following individual learning plans


• Encouraging positive behaviours and independence


• Supporting educational trips and activities


• Assisting with break times and daily routines


• Participating in ongoing training and professional development

You'll receive extensive support and supervision from experienced professionals and internationally recognised behaviour analysts while making a genuine difference in the lives of autistic young people.

• £1,000 joining bonus


• Regular salary progression


• Fully funded qualifications and training


• Career progression into senior roles


• Opportunities to work alongside behaviour analysts, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists


• Term-time working only


• Free parking


• Pension scheme


• Performance-related bonus scheme


• Employee wellbeing programme


• High street discounts and additional staff benefits

• CACHE Level 2, 3, and 4 qualifications


• Registered Behaviour Technician (RBT) training


• CABAS teaching qualifications


• Behaviour analysis certifications


• Master's-level study opportunities


• Behaviour management training


• First aid, safeguarding, autism, leadership, and personal care training

• Professional, personal, or voluntary experience working with children or disabilities


• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)


• A positive and professional attitude


• The ability to remain calm under pressure


• A willingness to learn and develop

Previous SEN experience is beneficial but not essential.

Full training will be provided.

Working hours:

Monday, Wednesday and Thursday: 8:45am-4:45pm

Tuesday: 8:45am-5:30pm

Friday: 8:45am-4:30pm

Apply today and start building a rewarding career supporting autistic children.