Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our secondary setting on a full-time, long-term basis. This role is ideal for a skilled professional with a strong background in supporting students with SEMH needs and severe autism, both in and out of the classroom.
The Role:
You will work closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and external professionals to support pupils across the secondary age range. The role includes delivering targeted interventions, providing consistent behavioural and emotional support, and helping students access learning in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and severe autism
- Support students during lessons, interventions, and unstructured times
- Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans
- Assist in delivering tailored interventions to support academic, social, and emotional development
- Promote positive relationships, emotional regulation, and independence
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to review meetings as required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Proven experience working in a secondary school or specialist setting
- Strong understanding of SEMH, autism spectrum conditions, and complex needs
- Experience delivering or supporting targeted interventions
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
We Offer:
- A full-time, long-term position with stability and consistency
- A supportive and experienced SEND team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives…Zen Educate is seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our secondary setting on a full-time, long-term basis. This role is ideal for a skilled professional with a strong background in supporting students with SEMH needs and severe autism, both in and out of the classroom.
The Role:
You will work closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and external professionals to support pupils across the secondary age range. The role includes delivering targeted interventions, providing consistent behavioural and emotional support, and helping students access learning in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with SEMH and severe autism
- Support students during lessons, interventions, and unstructured times
- Implement behaviour support strategies and individual support plans
- Assist in delivering tailored interventions to support academic, social, and emotional development
- Promote positive relationships, emotional regulation, and independence
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and pastoral staff
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to review meetings as required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Proven experience working in a secondary school or specialist setting
- Strong understanding of SEMH, autism spectrum conditions, and complex needs
- Experience delivering or supporting targeted interventions
- The ability to remain calm, patient, and resilient in challenging situations
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
We Offer:
- A full-time, long-term position with stability and consistency
- A supportive and experienced SEND team
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ livesWWWWW…