Year 6 SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support) – Bexleyheath

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and work 1:1 with a high-needs child in Year 6. The successful candidate will provide tailored support to a non-verbal autistic pupil, helping them to access learning and make progress within a nurturing and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support for a pupil with significant additional needs (non-verbal/autistic).
• Implement individual learning and communication strategies, including speech and language interventions.
• Collaborate with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals to support learning and development.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural needs to promote inclusion and independence.
• Assist with personal care and any occupational therapy programmes as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience working with children with SEN in a school, nursery or care setting
• Understanding of Autism strategies, sensory needs, PECs, Makaton, or visual timetables (desirable)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A calm, patient and resilient approach to challenging situations
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach, or equivalent is a bonus

We Offer

• A caring, inclusive, and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative team committed to every child’s success.

If you are passionate about making a difference for children with additional needs and meet the above criteria, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply Today!
Send your CV to: link.enquires@link-education.co.uk
Call: 01689 878 565