Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant — Autistic Support & IEPs

Aspire People Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is partnering with a Corby school to recruit Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) for a full-time role. The position offers daily pay of £95-£100 and an ASAP or September 2026 start date.

The school provides a supportive, inclusive environment for pupils with SEN, including autism and complex needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, support IEP delivery, and collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to support pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism or additional SEN (preferably with children).
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature with a passion for supporting children with autism.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Flexible and able to adapt approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Experience or willingness to undertake autism-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and other SEN in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist with the delivery of IEPs and behaviour management strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Help students develop social and communication skills, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and other professionals to support learning and wellbeing.
• Offer support with daily activities, including personal care, as required.
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Autism awareness

Empathy and patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Aspire People Limited is partnering with a Corby school to recruit Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) for a full-time role. The position offers daily pay of £95-£100 and an ASAP or September 2026 start date.

The school provides a supportive, inclusive environment for pupils with SEN, including autism and complex needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, support IEP delivery, and collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to support pupil wellbeing.