SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Aspire People Limited is recruiting Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants for a partner school in Wellingborough. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with autism and other SEN, and assisting with individual education plans to help students access the curriculum.

You will provide 1:1 or small-group support, work with teachers and therapists, and help foster a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with autism or SEN; safeguarding commitment.
• Autism/SEN experience preferred; Level 2/3 TA qualification advantageous.
• Strong communication and team skills.

Responsibilities

• Support students with autism and other SEN in accessing the curriculum.
• Assist with delivery of IEPs 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.

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistants (SEN TAs)

Location: Wellingborough

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 individual's to join a wonderful partner school located in Wellingborough. 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.

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.