SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People in Coalville is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a local school. You will support pupils to learn, grow and overcome challenges, with DBS checks required or willing to complete them.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children or young people, be able to build positive relationships, stay calm under pressure, and work well as part of a school team. The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, with a daily rate of 100-105.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Calm, patient and nurturing approach.
• Enthusiasm for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to learn, grow and overcome challenges.
• Assist in classroom activities and small group interventions.
• Contribute to a safe, welcoming and inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with school staff and Aspire People to support student progression.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Patience

SEN support

Education

Child-related qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Coalville

Location: Coalville

Start Date: Within the next month

Contract: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Daily Rate: 100- 105

Aspire People are pleased to be working in partnership with a school in Coalville who are looking to welcome a committed and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to their team.

This role would suit someone who enjoys helping children learn, grow and overcome challenges. Previous experience within a school is beneficial, but it is not essential. We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience working with children through other settings.

Your background could include sports coaching, music, children's clubs, childcare, youth work, activity groups or any other environment where you have supported and engaged with children.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children or young people
• Be confident building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Have a calm, patient and nurturing approach
• Be enthusiastic about supporting children with additional needs
• Work well as part of a wider school team
• Hold a DBS or be happy to complete the necessary DBS checks
• Ideally hold a qualification related to children, education or young people

The role offers:

• 100- 105 per day
• A full-time position, 5 days per week
• A start date within the next month
• The opportunity to build valuable experience within an SEN environment
• Support and guidance from the Aspire People team
• The opportunity to work within a school that Aspire People has an established partnership with

If you have experience working with children and are looking for your next opportunity in education, this could be an excellent role for 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.