SEN Teaching Assistant (ASD/SEMH/ADHD Support)

As a Teaching Assistant, the work centres on sEND Teaching Assistant – Autism, SEMH and ADHD Support (Summer Term Opportunities | Short-Term & Long-Term Supply). It would suit someone who can bring encouraging focus and positive behaviour through structure and reassurance to the role.

Who the work supports

Supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH needs, and ADHD in classroom and structured learning settings. Helping children navigate transitions, routines, and the school day with confidence.

How support shows up

SEND Teaching Assistant – Autism, SEMH and ADHD Support (Summer Term Opportunities | Short-Term & Long-Term Supply). The right support can change everything, helping them feel safe, build trust, and grow in confidence. If not, we can support you with access to our free Thrive training, which can really strengthen your impact in SEND settings and make you even more in demand with schools.

The approach that fits

Encouraging focus and positive behaviour through structure and reassurance. Working closely with teachers and SEND teams to create a calm, consistent environment. A naturally empathetic, patient, and calm approach.

What needs to be in place

• Experience working with children or young people in schools, care, youth work, or similar settings.
• The way you connect, reassure, and show up each day can completely change a child’s experience of school.
• All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Job details

• In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Additional detail: Training or development support may be provided.

Requirements mentioned

• DBS check
• SEN experience