SEN Teaching Assistant

Aspire People; Towcester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus (£100-£250)

Free CPD & training

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants for an Autism Specialist School near Towcester. You will support students with autism to access the curriculum and develop social, academic and life skills in a nurturing environment.

The role requires patience, compassion and a collaborative spirit to work with teachers, therapists and other professionals to ensure holistic progress for each child.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism or additional special educational needs.
• 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.
• Qualification such as Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant is advantageous but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
• Experience or willingness to undertake autism-specific training.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Autism experience

Empathetic

Communication

Team player

Flexible

Autism training

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualification or equivalent

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.