Teaching Assistants (2 Positions Available)

We are seeking to appoint two compassionate, organised and proactive Teaching Assistants to provide dedicated support for a student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The student is bright, friendly, gentle, loves learning and has a complex profile of social, emotional and sensory needs. The student has a diagnosis of autism, ADHD, DCD and hyperacusis and presents with a disordered profile of social communication and language strengths and needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to a student’s educational experience, wellbeing and independence within a supportive school environment. The Role The successful candidates will provide tailored support throughout the school day, including during lessons, transitions, break and lunch times, clubs, school trips and extracurricular activities. Working closely with teaching staff, parents and external professionals, you will help ensure the student can fully access the curriculum, develop independence and feel secure, included and supported in all aspects of school life. The role will involve collaboration with a range of professionals including: Occupational Therapists Speech and Language Therapists Autism Advisory Teachers Play Therapists Clinical Psychologists Physiotherapists and other external agencies Key Responsibilities Provide consistent emotional, social and academic support throughout the school day Support communication, organisation, planning and engagement with learning Promote independence and inclusion at all times Support transitions between classes and activities Provide supervision and support during unstructured times, including break and lunch Assist with clubs, PE provision, physiotherapy programmes and school trips Support the student with emotional regulation using a calm and attuned approach Monitor progress and maintain detailed records Attend and minute meetings relating to the student Lead and coordinate aspects of the EHCP review process, including liais