SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH

Location: Ormskirk, Lancashire
Contract: Full-Time | Term-Time Only
Setting: Primary SEN School

Job Overview

We are recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary specialist setting in Ormskirk, working with children who have Special Educational Needs (SEN), including autism and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school provides a nurturing, structured, and inclusive environment where children are supported to develop academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong focus on individual needs, positive relationships, and emotional wellbeing, staff work collaboratively to ensure every child feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a patient, compassionate, and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for primary-aged pupils with SEN, including autism and SEMH needs.

• Support teaching and learning through differentiated activities and individualised strategies.

• Promote emotional regulation, confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.

• Support pupils in working towards their individual learning goals and EHCP targets.

• Use sensory-informed approaches to help pupils engage with learning and manage their emotions.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, teachers, and the wider school team.

• Help maintain a safe, calm, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.

• Monitor and report on pupil progress, engagement, and behaviour.

• Support personal care and individual needs where required.

Requirements

• Experience working with children with SEN, particularly autism and/or SEMH, is essential.

• A calm, patient, empathetic, and resilient approach.

• The ability to build positive relationships and respond effectively to individual needs.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• A genuine passion for supporting primary-aged children with additional needs.

• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning is desirable.

• Willingness to support personal care needs where required.

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Full-time, term-time-only working pattern.

• Ongoing SEN training and professional development opportunities.

• A welcoming and supportive primary school environment.

• The opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist SEN setting.

• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to children's learning, development, and wellbeing every day.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'