Sen Teaching Assistant New

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have experience working with young people in education, care, support work, youth work, or a social care setting? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting Unqualified SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a variety of schools and specialist provisions throughout the Norwich area. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to support children and young people with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech and Language Difficulties, SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs, and Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD).

Every day presents an opportunity to make a genuine impact. By supporting SEN pupils, you'll help students overcome barriers to learning, develop confidence, improve communication skills, and achieve milestones that can have a lasting effect on their education and future independence.

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs.
• Work closely with teaching staff and SENCOs to implement individual learning and behaviour support plans.
• Encourage student participation, engagement, and independence within the classroom.
• Support the development of literacy, numeracy, communication, and essential life skills.
• Help students develop positive relationships and social skills.
• Promote emotional wellbeing, self-regulation, and positive behaviour.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where every child feels valued.

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an SEN, education, care, or support setting.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of different students.
• A proactive approach to supporting learning and encouraging positive outcomes.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as travel to schools and specialist provisions across Norwich and the surrounding areas may be required.

Supporting students with Special Educational Needs is one of the most fulfilling roles within education. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will have the opportunity to:

• Make a real and lasting difference to a young person's life.
• Celebrate meaningful achievements, no matter how big or small.
• Build strong, rewarding relationships with