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SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH

Location: Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Setting: Independent Special School
Ofsted: Rated 'Good'

Job Overview

We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly independent special school supporting pupils aged 7-16 (with some provision up to 19) with autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Set in a calm moorland environment above Ramsbottom, the school provides a nurturing, structured setting where pupils are supported through personalised learning and strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism and SEMH needs

Support access to learning using differentiated and sensory-informed strategies

Promote emotional regulation, social skills, and positive behaviour

Support pupils with EHCP targets in collaboration with teachers and support staff

Help maintain a safe, calm, and inclusive learning environment

Monitor and record pupil progress and behaviour

Support personal care and behavioural needs where required

Requirements

Experience working with children or young people with SEN, particularly autism and/or SEMH (essential)

Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

Ability to build positive relationships and work as part of a team

Level 2 or 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification (desirable)

Willingness to support personal care needs

Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

What's on Offer

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Ongoing SEN training and CPD opportunities

Supportive and welcoming school environment

Unique moorland school setting

Opportunity to make a real difference every day

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
You must have legal right to work in the UK
You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community