SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH

SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH Robertsbridge, East Sussex Make a difference where it matters most. Academics are recruiting passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support a specialist primary setting in East Sussex, working with children aged 5-11 with Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and associated learning difficulties.

Many of the children we support have faced challenges within mainstream education and need a consistent, nurturing adult who can help them feel safe, understood and confident in their learning.

The Role

Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs. Supporting children with emotional regulation, anxiety and sensory processing difficulties. Building trusting relationships through patience, consistency and positive encouragement.

Helping pupils develop communication, social skills and independence. Supporting a structured, therapeutic and engaging learning environment. Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals to meet individual needs.

What We're Looking For

Experience supporting children with Autism, ASC or SEMH. A calm, patient and empathetic approach. Confidence managing challenging behaviour with a positive, understanding approach. Someone who can build meaningful relationships and adapt to individual needs.

A genuine passion for helping children overcome barriers to learning. Experience in a school, specialist provision, youth work, residential care or a similar support role would be beneficial. Why Work with Academics? Competitive daily rates of pay.

Local opportunities across East Sussex. Flexible and long-term placements available. A dedicated SEN recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your journey. If you're passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your interest with Academics today! Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy...

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