SEN Teaching Assistant (Secondary – 11-19)

Beckfoot Hazelbeck School is seeking a committed, caring, and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team supporting pupils aged 11‑19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This is a highly rewarding role within a specialist secondary setting, where you will support students with complex learning needs, communication difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. A key aspect of this role includes supporting pupils with personal care needs, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are promoted at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students aged 11‑19 with a range of SEND needs in both classroom and practical settings.
• Provide one‑to‑one and small group support to promote learning, independence, and engagement.
• Assist with the delivery of personalised learning programmes under the direction of teaching staff.
• Support pupils with personal care needs, including toileting and hygiene, in a safe and respectful manner.
• Help manage behaviour in line with individual support plans and school policies.
• Promote communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and pastoral staff to support pupil development.
• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (preferred but not essential).
• A calm, patient, and caring approach.
• Willingness and confidence to support personal care routines.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to remain resilient and positive in a challenging but rewarding environment.
• A genuine commitment to supporting young people with additional needs to achieve their potential.

Benefits

• A welcoming, supportive, and highly experienced SEN team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• A well‑resourced specialist learning environment.
• The opportunity to develop skills in a specialist secondary setting (11‑19).

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