This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive and inclusive environment, helping students with additional needs to thrive both academically and personally.
About the Role
You will support students aged 11–19 with a range of special educational needs, including autism, challenging behaviours, and learning disabilities. Working both in class and on a one-to-one basis, you’ll play a key role in supporting learning, behaviour, and emotional development.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting students in lessons and through tailored interventions
Promoting positive behaviour and implementing de-escalation strategies
Encouraging social and emotional development
Working closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging learning activities
Helping to maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive environmentAbout You
Holds a relevant qualification in education, childcare, or SEN support (essential)
Has recent experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Confident in behaviour management and able to remain calm under pressure
Passionate, proactive, and adaptable in approach
Strong communication and teamwork skillsRequirements
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Minimum of two references covering the last two years (including one child-based reference)About the Trust & School The Endeavour Multi Academy Trust is committed to encouraging every member of its community to be the best they can be, underpinned by strong values of equity, respect, and opportunity.
The school is a co-educational specialist setting for students with EHCPs, offering a nurturing environment built around four key values:build relationships, nurture and care, grow together, and enjoy and achieve.
What’s on Offer
Competitive rates of pay
Ongoing support from Smile Education
Opportunity to work within a respected Multi Academy Trust
A welcoming and inclusive school communityIf you’re a committed Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference in a specialist secondary setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education and help support young people to reach their full potential.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications
Salary description
£85.50 - £112.00 per day