SEND Teaching Assistant
Job description
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I am currently working with a lovely school in Barnet who are urgently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support their pupils to start immediately.
About the role:The needs of the pupils they cater for range from:
- ASC (verbal and non-verbal)
- SEMH
- PMLD
- Learning difficulties
- Complex needs
We welcome applicants with a good understanding of working with students with severe ASC and profound, multiple learning difficulties and are enthusiastic about raising the attainment of their pupils.
You will ideally have experience in supporting children with special educational needs or will have a passion for working with students with special educational needs. Working with Theatre in Education (TIE) or workshops with children are beneficial. By being proactive and taking initiative, you are going to be able to build relationships with students and gain knowledge of a wide variety of needs.
About us:We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.
- Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
- Free CPD sessions
- Your own dedicated consultant
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You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.
All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.
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Key skills
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⭐ Highlight your SEND experience prominently as the school specifically needs support for ASC, SEMH and PMLD pupils
📊 Quantify your impact: 'Supported 8 pupils with complex ASC needs, improving engagement by 40%'
🌐 Emphasise any Theatre in Education or workshop experience as this is specifically mentioned as beneficial
🎯 Showcase your Enhanced DBS status and AWR compliance knowledge to demonstrate readiness
🤝 Detail your experience building relationships with non-verbal pupils and managing complex behavioural needs
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- •Supported 12 pupils with severe ASC and PMLD needs, implementing individualised communication strategies that increased engagement by 35%
- •Delivered Theatre in Education workshops for 25 SEND pupils, using drama techniques to improve social skills and emotional regulation
- •Collaborated with 6 teaching staff to develop behaviour management plans for pupils with SEMH needs, reducing incidents by 60%
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the SEND Teaching Assistant position at your Barnet school through Engage Education. Your focus on supporting pupils with ASC, SEMH and PMLD aligns perfectly with my passion for special educational needs, and I am particularly drawn to your emphasis on Theatre in Education approaches.
My background in SEND support has equipped me with the skills to work effectively with non-verbal pupils and those with complex needs. I understand the importance of building meaningful relationships and adapting communication strategies to meet individual requirements.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt communication strategies for non-verbal pupils with ASC?
- ›What approaches would you use to support a pupil with PMLD during learning activities?
- ›How do you implement behaviour management strategies for pupils with SEMH needs?
- ›Describe your experience with individual education plans for complex needs pupils
- ›How would you incorporate Theatre in Education techniques into SEND support?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built a relationship with a challenging pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you had to show initiative in supporting a SEND pupil
- ›How do you handle situations when a pupil becomes distressed or overwhelmed?
- ›Give an example of when you adapted your approach for different learning needs
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to support a pupil's progress
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you built a relationship with a challenging pupil
Describe a situation where you had to show initiative in supporting a SEND pupil