Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 3pm and 8.30 - 3.30 on Fridays
Driving License required to apply! Outreach work
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Job Purpose:
To support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within an Alternative Provision setting, helping them to engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Support pupils to access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual needs
Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies where required
Encourage social skills, communication, and self-esteem
Assist the teacher in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities
Adapt learning materials to suit pupils’ abilities and learning styles
Support pupils during practical, outdoor, and vocational activities
Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing
Pastoral & Safeguarding
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disengagement from education
- Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
Person Specification
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly in alternative or specialist settings
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and safely
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
Desirable
- Training or experience in SEMH, ASD, trauma-informed practice, or behaviour management
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent)
- Experience working in Alternative Provision or similar settings
What We Offer
- A supportive and understanding team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s live
- A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same
If you are interested in this role and would like some more information please give Sian a call on 01872 279810 or email sian.davies@zeneducate.com…Job Title: Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant – Alternative Provision
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30 - 3pm and 8.30 - 3.30 on Fridays
Driving License required to apply! Outreach work
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Redruth, Cornwall
Job Purpose:
To support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within an Alternative Provision setting, helping them to engage with learning, regulate their emotions, and develop positive behaviour, confidence, and independence.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEND, including SEMH, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties
Support pupils to access the curriculum in a way that meets their individual needs
Promote emotional regulation, resilience, and positive behaviour
Implement behaviour support plans and de-escalation strategies where required
Encourage social skills, communication, and self-esteem
Assist the teacher in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated activities
Adapt learning materials to suit pupils’ abilities and learning styles
Support pupils during practical, outdoor, and vocational activities
Monitor and record pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing
Pastoral & Safeguarding
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may have experienced trauma or disengagement from education
- Support pupils during transitions and unstructured times
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies at all times
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals
Person Specification
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly in alternative or specialist settings
- A calm, patient, and resilient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour positively and safely
- Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing
Desirable
- Training or experience in SEMH, ASD, trauma-informed practice, or behaviour management
- Relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, CACHE, or equivalent)
- Experience working in Alternative Provision or similar settings
What We Offer
- A supportive and understanding team environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to young people’s live
- A varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same
If you are interested in this role and would like some more information please give Sian a call on 01872 279810 or email sian.davies@zeneducate.comWWWWW…