SEND Support Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 April 2026
LOCATION
Worcestershire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£28,200 / year
CATEGORY
Education
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

SEND Support Classroom Support Communication Safeguarding Emotional Support Adaptability Patience

FULL DESCRIPTION

SEND Support Assistant

Worcestershire

Full time

£25,200 - £28,200 per annum

Job Description

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning. The focus is on providing tailored academic and emotional support, adapting tasks where needed, and helping pupils feel secure and confident in the classroom. Strong communication, patience, and consistency are essential, alongside a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.

  • Supports pupils with SEND in lessons and structured interventions.
  • Works closely with teachers to adapt learning activities.
  • Promotes confidence, independence, and positive behaviour.
  • Maintains safeguarding, care, and wellbeing standards.

Desired Experience + Qualifications

  • Experience supporting pupils with SEND or additional needs.
  • Calm, patient communication style.
  • Confidence supporting emotional and learning needs.
  • Strong safeguarding awareness and consistent practice.

About the School

Located in Worcestershire (WR7), this SEND school holds a secure Ofsted Good rating and is recognised for its calm, regulation-led approach to learning. The school supports pupils with autism, sensory processing differences, and emotional regulation needs, using predictable routines and low-arousal environments to promote engagement.

Sign up free — access 45,000+ UK sponsor-licensed jobs