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SEN Teaching Assistant \u2013 Complex Needs \/ ASD<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants<\/strong> to support pupils with complex needs<\/strong> in specialist settings in the Shirley area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This role involves working closely with children and young people with severe Autism (ASD)<\/strong> and challenging behaviour<\/strong>, providing consistent, structured support throughout the school day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this role involves<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be supporting pupils who may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Have limited verbal communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Require support with emotional regulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Display behaviours that challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Need a calm, patient, and consistent approach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Support is typically 1:1 or in small groups<\/strong>, within specialist or alternative provision settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Who this role is suited to<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    This role would suit someone who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Has experience supporting severe ASD and\/or challenging behaviour<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Comes from a background in SEN, care, support work, or similar<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Is calm under pressure and resilient<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Understands the importance of routine, boundaries, and trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      This is a rewarding but hands-on role<\/strong>, where patience and consistency are key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The details<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Location:<\/strong> Shirley, B90
      Hours:<\/strong> Full-time \/ Part-time options available
      Pay: <\/strong>\u00a392.63 – \u00a3100 per day (depending on experience)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You\u2019ll be working with a SEND-specialist education agency<\/strong> that focuses on placing the right staff into the right settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      All roles are subject to enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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