SEN Learning Support Assistant

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated support consultant

Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Competitive pay with multiple payment options

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Northampton is seeking experienced Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs and disabilities. The ideal candidates should have SEN experience, strong literacy and numeracy skills, and a dedication to helping students develop life skills. This position offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with special educational needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Resilient and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Support students with diverse learning and cognitive needs.
• Help students develop life skills.
• Contribute to high-quality teaching across the school.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong literacy skills

Strong numeracy skills

Clear communication

Positive attitude

Job description

Aspire People are looking for SEN experienced Teaching Assistants to support a Northamptonshire based secondary school that supports students with special educational needs and disabilities. You will work with pupils with a diverse learning and cognitive needs, including those on the autism spectrum.

We are currently seeking Teaching Assistants who can contribute to delivering high-quality teaching and learning across the school and the ideal candidates will be equipped to help students progress, develop life skills, and achieve recognized qualifications.

About you

We are ideally looking for candidates with previous SEN experience (this could be from a school setting or elsewhere) and you will need to be a resilient, empathetic, and positive individual with a passion for supporting children with SEN and Additional Needs.
* Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
* Understand and respond to the needs of our students
* Demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills
* Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing
* Bring a positive, proactive attitude and strong sense of motivation

Who are Aspire People?

Aspire People is the UK's fastest growing education recruitment agency and we specialise in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the Midlands and surrounding regions. We focus on delivering high-quality service to all candidates and clients, working closely with primary, secondary, and SEN schools to match them with qualified professionals, including teachers, teaching assistants, and administrative staff. We are fully commitment to safeguarding and have built a strong reputation for reliability, expertise, and a people-first approach in the education sector.

Why join Aspire People?

* Dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way
* Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local settings
* Contracts to suit you! We specialise in permanent, long-term, short-term, and day-to-day roles.
* Competitive pay with multiple payment options
* Refer a friend scheme which can earn £100-£250 per person
* Access to free CPD and training opportunities

Next Steps

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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.