SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Specialist College (1:1 and Small Group Support)

Location: Southport, Merseyside
Contract Type: Full-Time, Term-Time Only

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist further education college in Southport, supporting young people and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The role involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with a range of additional needs, helping them access learning, develop essential life skills, build confidence and prepare for greater independence and adulthood.

Students may have a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex needs, physical disabilities, communication difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH).

The successful candidate will have experience supporting young people with SEND and a genuine passion for inclusive education, personal development and helping students achieve their individual goals.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Individual and Small Group Support: Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group assistance, adapting support to meet students' individual learning, communication and developmental needs.

Support Learning and Development: Assist tutors in delivering engaging, differentiated learning activities, supporting students to access their individual learning programmes and achieve their personal targets.

Promote Independence and Life Skills: Encourage students to develop essential everyday skills, including communication, personal organisation, decision-making, self-care and independent living.

Support Employability and Preparation for Adulthood: Help students develop practical, social and vocational skills that prepare them for adulthood, further education, supported employment and community participation.

Promote Inclusion and Engagement: Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment that encourages participation, confidence, self-expression and personal achievement.

Social, Emotional and Behavioural Support: Support students with emotional regulation, social interaction and positive behaviour, using appropriate strategies and following individual behaviour support plans.

Communication Support: Assist students with communication needs, using appropriate resources, visual aids, communication systems and alternative methods where required.

Work Collaboratively: Work closely with tutors, learning support teams, therapists, pastoral staff and other professionals to deliver consistent and effective sup...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-11-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English