ARP SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary, Complex Needs)

Location: St Albans Hertfordshire
Role Type: Full-Time Term-Time Only
Salary:FTE
Start Date: ASAP

About the School

We are seeking a highly motivated SEN / ARP Teaching Assistant for our primary school in St Albans. Our Additional Resource Provision (ARP) caters to pupils aged 511 with complex learning needs including autism ADHD SEMH challenges and developmental delays.

The ARP offers a structured supportive and inclusive environment allowing children to access the mainstream curriculum alongside tailored interventions. Staff work collaboratively with therapists external agencies and parents to deliver personalised learning and behaviour support plans ensuring every child can thrive academically socially and emotionally.

The school focuses on developing independence communication and confidence and the ARP provides a safe and nurturing setting where pupils with additional needs can succeed alongside their peers.

Role Summary

The Teaching Assistant will provide one-to-one and small group support for children with complex SEN. You will assist teachers in planning differentiated lessons delivering interventions and implementing behaviour management strategies.

You will support pupils in developing social skills emotional regulation and academic confidence while ensuring that learning is engaging inclusive and accessible.

Your role involves collaborating closely with the SENCo therapists and families to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one and small group support for pupils with complex SEN

• Assist in planning and delivering lessons and activities tailored to EHCP targets

• Promote independence confidence and self-regulation skills

• Implement structured interventions to support social emotional and academic development

• Observe document and report pupil progress and incidents

• Collaborate with teachers therapists and parents for consistent support

• Maintain a safe structured and inclusive learning environment

• Apply positive behaviour management strategies and restorative approaches

• Support pupils with personal care needs in line with safeguarding policies

• Foster trust and engagement with pupils encouraging participation and confidence

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience supporting pupils with autism ADHD or complex needs

• Be patient adaptable and resilient

• Understand behaviour management and differentiated teaching approaches

• Communicate effectively with children parents and multi-agency teams

• Hold a TA qualification (desirable)

• Understand safeguarding health and safety procedures

Training and Development

• SEN and ARP-specific professional development including autism and SEMH strategies

• Behaviour management and positive intervention training

• Mentoring and support to develop skills in complex SEN support

• Opportunities to progress into SEN leadership roles

• Collaborative inclusive team environment to share best practices

Safeguarding Commitment

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS clearance is required.