SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Telford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEN school in Telford. The role is full-time and long-term, with a potential permanent position for the right candidate.

You will support pupils with a range of complex needs, including Autism, ADHD and SEMH, in a nurturing, inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a relevant teaching support qualification and experience working with SEN pupils, showing patience, empathy and strong communication in a

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching & Learning / Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• Experience in a specialist SEN school or similar setting is beneficial.
• Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex additional needs.
• Patient, calm, empathetic and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong and relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supporting children and young people across mixed age ranges.
• Working within a specialist SEN school setting.
• Supporting pupils with a range of complex and additional needs.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required.
• Supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other learning and developmental needs.
• Supporting pupils with their communication, learning, social and emotional development.
• Helping children and young people to regulate their emotions and manage behaviour positively.
• Supporting pupils with their independence and life skills.
• Utilising sensory spaces, safe spaces and specialist areas within the school.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to meet individual needs.
• Building strong, trusting and positive relationships with pupils.
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching & Learning qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Telford

Location: Telford

Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Contract: Full-time | Term-time only

Duration: Long-term, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a specialist SEN school?

Aspire People are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist SEN school in Telford on a full-time, long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is nurturing, patient and passionate about supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs across mixed age groups.

The Role

• Supporting children and young people across mixed age ranges
• Working within a specialist SEN school setting
• Supporting pupils with a range of complex and additional needs
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support where required
• Supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other learning and developmental needs
• Supporting pupils with their communication, learning, social and emotional development
• Helping children and young people to regulate their emotions and manage behaviour positively
• Supporting pupils with their independence and life skills
• Utilising sensory spaces, safe spaces and specialist areas within the school
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team to meet individual needs
• Building strong, trusting and positive relationships with pupils
• Helping to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• A Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching & Learning / Supporting Teaching and Learning qualification
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience within a specialist SEN school, specialist provision or similar setting would be highly beneficial
• Experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH or complex additional needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs
• A patient, calm, empathetic and nurturing approach
• The ability to remain calm and consistent when supporting challenging or dysregulated behaviour
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• No formal qualification? No problem! Strong and relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN will also be considered.

Why Aspire People?

Aspire People is a specialist education recruitment agency.

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.