Job Description

We are currently recruiting 6 dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive Special School on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with additional needs while working as part of a highly experienced and committed team.

The successful candidates will support either a Key Stage 3 or Key Stage 4 class of pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them to access learning, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals in a nurturing and structured environment.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) within a KS3 or KS4 classroom.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging and personalised learning.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual learning needs.
• Encourage positive behaviour, communication, social interaction, and emotional development.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all pupils.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject (such as Supporting Teaching and Learning, Childcare, Health & Social Care, Education, or equivalent).
• Have previous experience working within a Special School or SEN setting.
• Have experience supporting children or young people with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC).
• Be available to work full time, Monday to Friday.
• Be patient, compassionate, resilient, and passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families.

Desirable

• Experience supporting pupils with complex learning needs or additional communication needs.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies and autism-specific approaches.
• Team Teach or other positive behaviour support training (desirable but not essential).

f you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next rewarding role and have the skills and passion to support pupils with ASC, we would love to hear from you.

All rates are inclusive of holiday pay

Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

For more information or if you would like to apply, please call Sophie at the CERT Solutions office on (phone number removed) or apply online today.

What CERT Solutions can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant
• A trustworthy supply agency
• Great rates of pay (PAYE)
• Transparency and honesty
• Your ideal role as a supply teacher or teaching assistant
• A full time role
• Long term work
• Permanent roles if preferred

Our values as a supply teaching agency are very important to us and we expect all of our staff to follow our lead in being:

• Communicative
• Efficient
• Reliable
• Trustworthy
  
  CERT Solutions is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and be required to complete and pass Safeguarding and Prevent training level 2.