Autism Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People Limited; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting a full-time Teaching Assistant to join a school within a respected academy trust in Stockport. This role is term-time only and ideal for psychology graduates or those with SEND experience who want to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives.

You will support emotional and sensory regulation, assist pupils with challenging behaviours, and help implement learning activities, working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet diverse learning

Qualifications

• Be passionate about SEND and helping pupils reach their full potential.
• Experience with children in similar roles or settings encouraged.
• Resilience, patience and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs.
• Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and develop strategies.
• Create and implement learning activities and strategies.
• Provide empathetic support to students, ensuring safety and well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to meet individual learning needs.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Emotional regulation

Education

Psychology degree

Job description

Are you a passionate, resilient individual with a strong commitment to supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with challenging behaviours and a genuine desire to make a difference? If you are dedicated to helping pupils achieve their true potential, we want to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a full-time, term-time only Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic and supportive team within a school that is part of a well-respected academy trust. This is an ideal opportunity for psychology graduates or those with experience in the SEND field, who want to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Support children with emotional and sensory regulation needs.


• Work with pupils who exhibit challenging behaviours and help develop strategies to support their development.


• Assist in creating and implementing learning activities and strategies.


• Provide consistent and empathetic support to students, ensuring their safety and well-being.


• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to ensure individual learning needs are met.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be passionate about SEND and committed to helping pupils reach their full potential.


• Have experience working with children, ideally in a similar role or setting (psychology graduates highly encouraged to apply).


• Possess resilience, patience, and a proactive attitude.


• Be able to support with emotional and sensory regulation.


• Have a flexible approach and strong teamwork skills.


• Be able to work Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30, term-time only.

The Role

Full-time, term-time only position.

Initially employed through Aspire People for the first 12 weeks, after which you will transition to a school contract.

Competitive pay and a supportive working environment which is part of a progressive Trust

If you are ready to take on this rewarding role and make a real difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment.

Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.