Experienced SEN TA

Aspire People; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Support from Aspire People consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the Inclusion Hub at a welcoming two-form entry Church of England primary school in London. The role focuses on supporting pupils with additional needs, helping them reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and the inclusion team to provide tailored support, assisting with learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a DTA or Teaching Assistant, ideally supporting pupils with additional needs, SEND or behavioural challenges.
• Strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusive education.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils requiring extra support.
• Patience, resilience, empathy and a proactive approach to overcoming barriers to learning.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour management.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment within the Inclusion Hub.
• Implementing individual support strategies to help pupils engage with learning and develop independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Encouraging positive relationships, confidence and improved engagement with school life.
• Supporting pupils to successfully access classroom learning and reintegrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

Experienced Teaching Assistant - Inclusion Hub

Location: London

Pay Rate: £90-£120 per day, depending on experience

Make a Difference. Inspire Every Child. Support Every Learner.

Aspire People is currently recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the newly established Inclusion Hub at a welcoming two-form entry Church of England primary school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate education professional who is passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and helping every child reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of the school's new Inclusion Hub, providing tailored support to pupils who may require additional guidance with their learning, behaviour, emotional regulation and social development.

The Role

As an experienced TA, you will work closely with the school's teaching staff and inclusion team to provide targeted support for pupils who benefit from a more personalised approach to learning.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs.
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour management.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment within the Inclusion Hub.
• Implementing individual support strategies to help pupils engage with learning and develop independence.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO and other professionals to support pupil progress.
• Encouraging positive relationships, confidence and improved engagement with school life.
• Supporting pupils to successfully access classroom learning and reintegrate into mainstream lessons where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as a DTA or Teaching Assistant, ideally supporting pupils with additional needs, SEND or behavioural challenges.
• A strong understanding of behaviour management and inclusive education.
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils who may require additional support.
• Patience, resilience, empathy and a proactive approach to overcoming barriers to learning.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed academically, socially and emotionally.
• A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• Experience working within an inclusion provision, nurture group, alternative provision or specialist SEND setting would be highly advantageous.

What the School Offers

• The opportunity to be part of a new and developing Inclusion Hub.
• A supportive school environment within a two-form entry Church of England primary school.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to pupils who need additional support.
• Competitive daily pay of £90-£120, depending on experience.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated education recruitment consultant at Aspire People.

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