SEN Teaching Assistant (Autism, Communication & SEMH)

Full-Time Term-Time Only
Pay: £14 £15.50 per hour (DOE)
Start Date: ASAP
Transport: Own vehicle required (rural location)

Are you a compassionate, creative individual looking for a meaningful role supporting children with Autism, communication needs and SEMH? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly nurturing specialist school set in beautiful countryside near Attleborough, Norfolk.

The school provides an exceptional environment where pupils aged 5 16 thrive through outdoor learning, sensory experiences and relationship-centred support. With four on-site forest schools, vast outdoor spaces and purpose-built therapeutic areas, this is a setting where every day brings connection, calm and creativity.

• Stunning rural campus with acres of outdoor learning areas
• Four dedicated forest schools offering sensory, nature-led education
• Exceptionally supportive leadership invested in wellbeing and training
• Whole-child philosophy focusing on communication and emotional literacy
• Genuinely happy, collaborative team who uplift one another

You will:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support guided by teachers and therapists
• Assist with communication strategies and behaviour support plans
• Take part in outdoor learning, forest school sessions and hands on activities
• Build trusting, nurturing relationships that help pupils feel safe and understood
• Play a key part in helping children regulate, learn and grow each day

• A calm, caring and patient approach
• Genuine passion for working with children with Autism and SEMH needs
• SEN experience helpful (training provided for the right candidate)
• Your own transport due to rural access
• Willingness to be active, creative and outdoors in all seasons

• £14.01 £15.40 per hour (DOE)
• Free CPD training via Inspire EHC
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
• The chance to join a truly inspiring, therapeutic school community

All applicants will undergo full vetting in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including DBS and referencing.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're ready to trade fluorescent lights for forest trails and join a school where every day feels meaningful we d love to hear from you.