SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower Diverse Learners

Aspire People; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People in Moseley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism, SEMH and complex needs in a specialist setting in Moseley, Birmingham.

You will provide individualised support, work with staff, help implement behaviour plans, develop social skills, and assist with personal care where needed.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time/part-time) with long-term to permanent placements and a competitive salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children or young people with SEND, SEMH, autism, or behavioural needs.
• In-date Team Teach/MAPA/CPI Interventions certification.
• Calm, empathetic and patient approach to support challenging behaviours.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive, flexible mindset and genuine desire to support vulnerable learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to pupils with ASD, MLD and complex needs in classroom and targeted interventions.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support teams to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Assist in implementing behaviour support plans and emotional regulation strategies.
• Support development of social skills, confidence and independence in young learners.
• Provide personal care and support for students with learning/physical disabilities.

Skills

Experience with SEN/SEMH/autism

Calm, empathetic, patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 TA or equivalent

Education/Childcare qualification

Trauma-informed approaches

Job description

Aspire People in Moseley is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children and young people with Autism, SEMH and complex needs in a specialist setting in Moseley, Birmingham.

You will provide individualised support, work with staff, help implement behaviour plans, develop social skills, and assist with personal care where needed.

The role offers flexible hours (full-time/part-time) with long-term to permanent placements and a competitive salary dependent on experience.