SEND Teaching Assistant (Experienced)
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 3UB |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75709346 |
Summary
Job Purpose: To deliver high-impact, trauma-informed support for pupils with complex SEMH and/or autism needs. The role focuses on building secure, trusting relationships, supporting engagement in learning, and promoting emotional regulation and communication. The Experienced TA supports class-based and 1:1 delivery and models skilled practice to less experienced staff.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support for Pupils
- Build consistent, trusting relationships with high-needs learners.
- Deliver proactive and responsive regulation support during dysregulation or crisis.
- Implement EHCP targets, Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), and individualised strategies.
- Facilitate access to learning by adapting tasks and communication methods.
- Provide mentoring, modelling, and social development support for pupils.
2. Learning and Curriculum Support
- Support the delivery of differentiated curriculum content in collaboration with teachers.
- Use assistive technology, visual supports, and sensory tools to aid access and engagement.
- Deliver targeted interventions (e.g. Zones of Regulation, SCERTS-based strategies).
- Monitor and report on pupil progress, engagement, and well-being.
3. Environment and Behaviour Support
- Create and maintain calm, predictable, and safe learning environments.
- Contribute to individual risk assessments and positive handling plans.
- Supervise pupils during transitions, break/lunchtimes, and off-site activities.
- Use restorative and relational practice consistently in line with the school ethos
4. Professional Collaboration and Development
- Work closely with therapists, SENCO, teachers and behaviour teams.
- Attend team debriefs, supervision, and reflective practice sessions.
- Provide informal mentoring to newer or intermediate-level TAs.
- Participate in CPD linked to SEMH, autism, and therapeutic approaches
Safeguarding & Conduct All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. This role requires strong boundaries, professional conduct, and a calm, emotionally regulated presence in all situations.
Working Pattern: Full-time 8.30am-4.20pm Mon-Thurs & 8.30am-2.30pm Fri. (Part time may be available) Term-time plus 10 training days (some may be delivered as twilight sessions)
Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| 4 GCSE’s including maths & English L4 | Experience of SEMH & ASD |
| Level 3 TA qualification or equivalent experience | CPD in Team Teach, Zones of Regulation, or NVR |
| Full driving license and fully insured car available for work | Experience in special school or AP setting |
| IT literate | Familiarity with SCERTS, PECS, or AAC tools |
| Significant experience supporting pupils with SEMH and/or autism | Experience contributing to EHCP reviews and documentation |
| Skilled in de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed practice | |
| Skilled in de-escalation, co-regulation, and trauma-informed practice | |
| Emotionally resilient and calm under pressure | |
| Understanding of sensory processing and communication needs | |
| Strong teamwork and communication skills |
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are indicative and not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other tasks and duties reasonably requested by management to meet the needs of the organisation. This job description will be reviewed periodically and may be amended in consultation with the post holder.
Raise Education & Wellbeing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All post-holders are subject to an enhanced DBS check and must comply with the school’s safer recruitment and safeguarding policies
Please return this completed application and return to
recruitment@raisetheyouth.co.uk
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