Job Description

Job Title
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
School Type
Special School
Age Range of Pupils
4 to 19 years
Location
School‑based – Shirley (B90)
Contract Type
Long-Term, Term-time only

Job Purpose
The Special Needs Teaching Assistant will support the learning, wellbeing, communication, and personal development of children and young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) and associated needs. The role focuses on enabling pupils to access education safely and meaningfully, promoting emotional regulation, communication, and independence within a structured, nurturing, and sensory‑informed environment.

Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Support
Support pupils aged 4–19 with Autism, including those with:
– Behaviour that challenges
– Sensory processing difficulties
– Emotional dysreg...