SEND Teaching Assistant (Intermediate)

Entry-level band, £25,490-£27,591 FTE [actual salary £22,843-£24,726]

Raise Education & Wellbeing School is expanding, and we’re looking for committed, resilient, and passionate people to join our specialist team. If you believe in the power of relationships, therapeutic education, and helping young people find their path, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant (Intermediate), you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs) and ASD, helping them feel safe, understood, and able to engage in learning. You’ll work closely with teachers, senior support staff, and a wider therapeutic team to create consistent, relational, traumainformed environments where young people can thrive.

Working Pattern: 35 hrs 40minutes a week 8.30am-4.20pm Mon-Tues, Wednesday 8.30pm-5pm & 8.30am-2.30pm Fri. Term time only [plus 10 days equivalent inset training].

Job Purpose:

To support the engagement, wellbeing, and learning of pupils with SEMH/ASD under the guidance of teachers and senior support staff. The role focuses on delivering consistent, structured support and contributing to safe, relational practice across the school provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support for Pupils
   • Build positive, consistent relationships with pupils with SEMH and/or ASD needs.
   • Support emotional regulation and engagement using agreed strategies.
   • Contribute to the implementation of EHCP and support plans.
   • Adapt communication to support understanding and inclusion.
2. Learning and Curriculum Support
   • Support differentiated learning tasks and scaffold pupil engagement.
   • Use agreed visuals, routines, and tools to reduce anxiety and support transitions.
   • Provide feedback to teachers and SENCO regarding pupil needs and progress.
3. Environment and Behaviour Support
   • Help maintain safe, low-arousal, trauma-informed learning spaces.
   • Support with risk management and positive behaviour approaches.
   • Supervise pupils in class and during less structured times.
4. Professional Development
   • Actively participate in CPD relevant to SEMH/ASD.
   • Attend briefings, debriefs and training as directed.
   • Seek guidance from experienced and senior staff.

Safeguarding & Conduct

All staff have a duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils. This role requires strong boundaries, professional conduct, and a calm, emotionally regulated presence in all situations.