SEN Teaching Assistant

Skills

• Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal), especially with children who have additional needs
• Patience, empathy, and a calm, supportive approach
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Adaptability and flexibility to respond to individual learning needs
• Behaviour management skills, including de-escalation techniques
• Good observation and assessment skills to track pupil progress
• Teamwork and collaboration with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Creativity in adapting learning materials and activities
• Basic literacy and numeracy support skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

Experience

• Supporting children with SEN such as autism (ASD), ADHD, speech and language needs, or learning difficulties
• Working 1:1 or with small groups to support learning and development
• Assisting in implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or EHCP targets
• Supporting emotional regulation and social skills development
• Helping manage classroom behaviour and promote positive learning environments
• Assisting with personal care needs where required
• Working alongside teachers to plan and deliver differentiated activities
• Experience liaising with parents, carers, and external professionals
• Observing and recording pupil progress and behaviour

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