SEN Teaching Assistant - Bloxwich

Aspire People; Bloxwich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Training and development

Supportive school community

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking a dedicated SEN Provision Teaching Assistant for a school in Bloxwich. You will provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, helping them access learning and build confidence within the SEND provision.

You will assist in planning engaging activities, support behavioural management, and collaborate with teachers and SEN professionals to promote social and emotional development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Skills

1:1 support

SEN support

Patience

Communication

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN Provision Teaching Assistant - Bloxwich

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 121 Teaching Assistants to join our Aspire Team and work in one of our schools in Bloxwich. This role involves providing tailored support to a pupil on a one-to-one basis, helping them to access learning, build confidence, and thrive within the school environment in their SEND Provision.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a pupil with additional needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of engaging learning activities.
• Help to manage behaviour in a positive and consistent way.
• Support the pupil's social and emotional development.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children (ideally in a school setting).
• Understanding of supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) or additional needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to supporting learning.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) are desirable but not essential.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact in a child's educational journey.
• We also offer you a 250 referral bonus for recommendations of candidates suitable for any of the roles we are currently recruiting for.

If you are committed, caring, and motivated to support children on a 1:1 basis, we would love to hear from you.

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.