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Teaching Assistant - SEN All Key Stages

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Midhurst, West Sussex

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – SEN (All Key Stages)
Location: Midhurst GU29 9BG
Salary: Competitive, pro rata, dependent on experience
Hours: Up to 35 hours per week (term time only, plus holiday entitlement)
Welcome to Conifers House School
At Conifers House School, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are a therapeutic, inclusive school supporting children aged 5–16 with complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN), and a wide range of associated difficulties.
We are seeking compassionate and proactive Teaching Assistants to work alongside class teachers and therapists in delivering high-quality, personalised education. You will play a key role in promoting communication, independence, and emotional wellbeing in a safe, nurturing environment.
Job Purpose
To support pupils with complex SEND in the classroom and during unstructured times, working under the direction of a class teacher and in collaboration with the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves delivering planned interventions, supporting communication, behaviour, and engagement, and maintaining a consistent therapeutic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom and Pupil Support
  * Work closely with the teacher to implement planned learning activities and differentiated support
  * Use a range of communication approaches including PECS, Makaton, AAC, and visual schedules
  * Provide consistent, calm support to help pupils manage emotional regulation and transitions
  * Promote engagement in lessons through sensory strategies, movement breaks, and positive reinforcement
  * Assist pupils with personal care, eating, and mobility, as required
Therapeutic and Behavioural Support
  * Implement strategies from the Zones of Regulation and other therapeutic frameworks
  * Support delivery of occupational and speech and language therapy targets
  * Contribute to the development and review of EHCPs, behaviour support plans, and pupil profiles
  * Actively reinforce the school's trauma-informed and autism-friendly approaches
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
  * Follow Conifers House’s safeguarding policies and procedures at all times
  * Supervise pupils during transitions, break times, and off-site activities
  * Support safe handling practices if trained and required
  * Monitor wellbeing and engagement, and report any concerns to the class teacher or DSL
Professional Responsibilities
  * Model The Conifers House Way: Respect, Honesty, Kindness, Commitment, and Creativity
  * Work collaboratively with staff, families, and external professionals
  * Reflect on practice and participate in CPD and school-wide training
  * Maintain accurate records as directed and contribute to team meetings
To Apply
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