SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Towcester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

CPD and training opportunities

Flexible contracts

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking supportive and SEN-experienced individuals to join an Autism Specialist School near Towcester. The roles are full-time, with start ASAP, offering a nurturing environment where students with autism can thrive and develop social, academic, and life skills at their own pace.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with IEPs and behaviour strategies, and work with teachers and therapists to deliver holistic education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism or ASC (preferred with children)
• Caring, patient and empathetic by nature
• Strong communication and team work abilities
• Willingness to undertake autism-specific training

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism in accessing the curriculum and promoting development
• Assist with IEP delivery and behaviour management strategies
• Provide 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Help students develop social and communication skills and independence
• Collaborate with teaching staff, therapists and other professionals for holistic learning
• Assist with daily activities and personal care as required
• Help create a calm, structured learning environment that fosters inclusion

Skills

SEN experience

Autism awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

TA qualification Level 2/3

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs)

Location: Towcester

Position: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP and ongoing recruitment

Here at Aspire People, we are looking for supportive and SEN experienced individual's to join an Autism Specialist School located near Towcester. The school is committed to providing a nurturing environment where students with autism spectrum conditions (ASC) can thrive. Their mission is to offer a tailored approach to education that meets the unique needs of each child, helping them develop social, academic, and life skills at their own pace. We are now looking for compassionate, patient, and proactive Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to join a dynamic team. If you are passionate about supporting students with autism and have a genuine desire to make a difference in their lives, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students with autism 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.

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

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.