SEN Teaching Assistant

Specialist SEN School | Norwich, Norfolk Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available Long-Term and Supply Roles Available

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex additional needs? Do you have the patience, empathy and resilience to help every student achieve their full potential, no matter the barriers they face?

Educate East is working alongside an number of specialist SEN schools in Norwich to recruit dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of complex needs.

This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people who require highly personalised support to access learning, develop independence and achieve their individual goals.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral staff to support pupils with a wide range of additional needs within a specialist educational setting.

You will play a key role in helping students access learning whilst supporting their communication, social development, emotional wellbeing and independence skills.

The role may involve supporting pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
• Complex medical needs
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Sensory processing difficulties
• Physical disabilities
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support
• Assisting pupils with personalised learning activities
• Supporting communication using visual aids, Makaton or alternative communication methods
• Encouraging independence and life skills development
• Supporting personal care where required
• Working alongside teachers and therapists to deliver tailored interventions
• Supporting pupils during sensory and therapeutic activities
• Celebrating progress and helping pupils achieve individual targets
• Creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where every child can thrive

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals who:

• Have previous experience working within an SEN school, specialist provision, care setting or similar environment
• Have experience supporting children or young people with complex needs
• Understand the importance of a child-centred and individualised approach
• Are calm, patient and able to adapt to the varying needs of pupils
• Can build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are passionate about inclusion and helping every child achieve success
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries

The ideal applicant will hold relevant qualifications and training such as:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• CACHE Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education
• Moving and Handling Training (desirable)
• Makaton Training (desirable)
• Team Teach Training (desirable)
• Autism-specific training (desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid qualification (desirable)

Applications are welcomed from experienced SEN Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Care Workers, Residential Support Workers, Children's Support Workers and individuals with relevant specialist SEND experience.

Why Join Educate East?

At Educate East, we understand the dedication, compassion and expertise required to work within specialist education settings. That's why we're committed to supporting our candidates every step of the way and matching them with schools where they can genuinely make a difference.

When you join Educate East, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle
• Access to specialist SEN schools across East Anglia
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Long-term, temp-to-perm and permanent opportunities
• A transparent and straightforward registration process
• Opportunities to develop your specialist SEND experience and skills

Make a Difference Every Day

Working within a specialist SEN school is about more than supporting learning. It's about helping children communicate, develop confidence, gain independence and celebrate achievements that can have a lifelong impact.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and every small step forward matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and discover how Educate East can help you build a fulfilling career supporting children and young people with complex special educational needs.