SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Refer a friend bonus (£100-£250)

Free CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People Limited in Towcester is seeking enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs) to join a supportive local school. This full-time role offers a daily rate of £95-£100 and an ASAP or September 2026 start, with a focus on helping pupils with SEN to access the curriculum and develop social and communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have SEN experience, a caring, patient approach, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be advantageous but not essential.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
• Experience or willingness to undertake autism-specific training.

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.

Skills

SEN experience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding

Autism-specific training willingness

Education

Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs)

Location: Towcester
Position: 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 individuals to join a wonderful partner school located in Towcester. 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.

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!
• 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.