Learning Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school environment

Professional development opportunities

Meaningful difference in pupils' lives

Job summary

Aspire People in Scunthorpe is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with special educational needs, including autism and ADHD, in a full-time role with the school. You will work closely with the class teacher to help learners access lessons and participate in inclusive activities.

The position requires patience, empathy and strong teamwork to foster a safe, nurturing environment; the successful candidate will support IEPs, report progress, and contribute to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (desirable).
• Understanding of autism and ADHD, and strategies to support these needs.
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with autism and ADHD in managing behaviour and staying focused.
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies.
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing.

Skills

Experience working with SEN

Understanding of autism and ADHD

Patience and empathy

Communication and teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Location: Scunthorpe

Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our supportive school community in Scunthorpe. This is a full-time position, working closely with pupils who have special educational needs, including autism and ADHD. The successful candidate will play a key role in helping students access learning, develop social skills, and reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with additional needs
• Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons
• Support pupils with autism and ADHD in managing behaviour and staying focused
• Help implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies
• Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and report on pupil progress and wellbeing

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs (desirable)
• Understanding of autism and ADHD, and strategies to support these needs
• Patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in pupils' lives

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.