Experienced SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Banstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join a friendly two-form entry primary school in Croydon.

You will support children with SEND, including autism and communication needs, both individually and in small groups, building trust and promoting calm, nurturing learning.

Working with teachers and the SENCO, you will implement individual support plans, adapt activities, and help every child access learning and develop independence.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND and inclusive practice.
• Experience with autism, communication and interaction needs, social/emotional needs and sensory needs.
• Ability to work individually and in small groups.
• Able to build trusting relationships and maintain a calm, nurturing approach.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to new SEN provision.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEND in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals.
• Help develop independence, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Skills

SEND experience

Autism awareness

Individual support

Behaviour support

Team collaboration

Job description

Join our exciting new SEN provision:
We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and inclusive two-form entry primary school in Croydon.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new SEN provision, helping to shape an environment where children with additional needs can thrive, develop their independence and achieve their full potential.

We are seeking someone who is passionate about supporting children with SEND, has a strong understanding of inclusive practice, and is confident in adapting their approach to meet individual needs.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proven experience working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Have experience supporting children with a range of needs, ideally including autism, communication and interaction needs, social/emotional needs and sensory needs.
• Be confident supporting children both individually and in small groups.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and understand the importance of a calm, consistent and nurturing approach.
• Be able to support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Work closely with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals to implement individual support plans and strategies.
• Be confident adapting activities and resources to enable pupils to access learning.
• Have high expectations for every child and genuinely believe that every pupil can succeed.
• Be reflective, resilient, proactive and willing to learn.
• Contribute positively to the development of our new provision and wider inclusive practice across the school.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to play a key role in establishing and developing a brand-new SEN provision.
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school community.
• A collaborative team who are committed to improving outcomes for children with SEND.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to work alongside experienced teachers, the SENCO and wider professionals.
• A school that values the contribution of its support staff and invests in their development.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine and lasting difference to children's lives.

About you

You will be someone who is patient, compassionate and enthusiastic, with the confidence and experience to support children who may require a more personalised approach to learning.
You will understand that successful SEN support is about much more than helping children complete their work. It is about developing communication, confidence, independence, emotional regulation and a sense of belonging.

If you are excited by the opportunity to help build something new and would like to be part of a school that is committed to providing exceptional support for children with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. 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.