Full-Time Teaching Assistants

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

Job summary

A reputable education agency in Telford is seeking passionate full-time Teaching Assistants to support children with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing environment. You will work closely with students to help them thrive academically and socially, playing a key role in personalized learning plans. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children with SEN and a genuine desire to make a difference in their lives.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD or ASD) is highly desirable.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Helping pupils to build confidence, communication, and independence.
• Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive way.
• Ensure a safe, caring and supportive learning environment.

Job description

Overview

Full-Time Teaching Assistants - SEN Primary School

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

Do you want to be part of a supportive and nurturing school community that puts pupils at the heart of everything it does?

We are working to support a specialist school in Telford to recruit full-time Teaching Assistants to join their dedicated and experienced team.

The school caters to children aged 5 to 11 with a range of needs including:

• Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD)
• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties
• Sensory and/or Physical Needs

About the Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will play a key role in supporting pupils to access a rich, engaging curriculum tailored to their individual needs. You\'ll work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to help children thrive socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or in small groups with their learning and development
• Assisting with the delivery of personalised learning plans
• Helping pupils to build confidence, communication, and independence
• Supporting the management of behaviour in a positive, inclusive way
• Ensure a safe, caring and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children with SEN (particularly MLD, ASD, or communication difficulties) is highly desirable
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A genuine passion for working with children who have additional needs

If you\'re ready to be part of a school where every child is valued and every achievement celebrated, we\'d 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.