SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is partnering with a Corby school to recruit Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) for a full-time role. The position offers daily pay of £95-£100 and an ASAP or September 2026 start date.

The school provides a supportive, inclusive environment for pupils with SEN, including autism and complex needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, support IEP delivery, and collaborate with teaching staff and therapists to support pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism or additional SEN (preferably with children).
• Caring, patient and empathetic nature with a passion for supporting children with autism.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Flexible and able to adapt approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Experience or willingness to undertake autism-specific training.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and other SEN in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist with the delivery of IEPs and behaviour management strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Help students develop social and communication skills, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists and other professionals to support learning and wellbeing.
• Offer support with daily activities, including personal care, as required.
• Help create a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Autism awareness

Empathy and patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs)Location: CorbyPosition: Full-Time Salary: £95-£100 per day Start Date: ASAP or September 2026

Here at Aspire People, we are looking for supportive and SEN experienced individual's to join a wonderful partner school located in Corby. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Through a personalised approach to education, the school aims to help each pupil develop academically, socially, and emotionally. A dedicated team of staff works closely with students, families, and external professionals to ensure that individual needs are met and that every learner is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with autism and other SEN or Complex Needs in accessing the curriculum, promoting both academic and personal development.
• Assist with the delivery of individualised education plans (IEPs) and behaviour management strategies.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students, tailoring approaches to their specific needs.
• Help students develop essential social and communication skills, encouraging independence and self-esteem.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and other professionals to ensure a holistic approach to each child's learning and wellbeing.
• Offer support with daily activities, including personal care, as required.
• Help create a calm, structured, and positive learning environment that fosters inclusivity and understanding.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with autism or additional special educational needs (preferably with children, but not essential).
• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature with a passion for supporting children with autism.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent) would be advantageous but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Experience or willingness to undertake autism-specific training.

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.