Teaching Assistant - SEN

Teaching Assistant - SEN

Salary

£13.51 - £14.45 per hour (£24,139 - £25,819 actual salary dependant on qualifications) Plus £1000 Welcome bonus *

Position Type

Permanent Full-Time Term Time Only

Location

Poppyfield School

Hours

40 Hours per week

Additional Information

Hours

Start time 8.15am - Finish time Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday 4.45pm. Thursday 5pm and Friday 4pm

Teaching Assistant – Aurora Poppyfield School

Join our dedicated team at Poppyfield School, where we support students aged 11–16 with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) through a nurturing and inclusive approach. We empower our young people to access the national curriculum in a way that works for them and to achieve meaningful vocational qualifications by the time they leave school.

Why Apply?

Make a real difference in students' lives

Contribute to a creative, inclusive curriculum

Work with inspiring pupils and a supportive team

Be part of an organisation that values and invests in staff

Key Responsibilities

Safeguard and promote pupil welfare

Support learning and behaviour in class

Build positive relationships to help pupils feel safe and thrive

Encourage independence and personal development

Assist with lesson planning and resource preparation

Please note that duties will vary and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required.

What We're Looking For

Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary)

Level 2+ qualification in Teaching & Learning Support (desirable)

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD

Consistent, child-centred support approach

Positive, creative mindset to meet individual needs

Willingness to engage in behaviour support strategies (including Team Teach physical intervention, if needed)

Ability to complete accurate, timely reports

How to Apply

For candidates that haven't worked in this sector before please be aware that for regulatory reasons the application process is far more detailed and thorough compared to other sectors.

Please complete the online application form in full, including all employment and education details, and provide a personal statement that makes us keen to speak to you.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search