SEN Primary Teaching Assistant — Empowering Kids Daily

Aspire People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development and training

Supportive school environment

Full-time position

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Northampton, supporting primary pupils with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers and the support team to provide targeted help in and out of the classroom.

The ideal candidate is patient, resilient, and a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships, promote independence and help pupils regulate emotions. Start date ASAP.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and empathetic.
• Experience with SEN, SEMH, complex needs or related settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and teamwork are essential.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with SEMH and complex needs to engage positively with learning.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children regulate their emotions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Adapting activities and providing encouragement to meet individual needs.
• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and self-esteem.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

Strong communicator

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Northampton, supporting primary pupils with SEMH and complex needs. You will work with teachers and the support team to provide targeted help in and out of the classroom.

The ideal candidate is patient, resilient, and a strong communicator who can build trusting relationships, promote independence and help pupils regulate emotions. Start date ASAP.