SEN Teaching Assistant - Flexible 1:1 & Small Groups

Aspire People; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work around availability

Day-to-day and long-term opportunities

Specialist SEN and mainstream settings

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities to develop SEND经验

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist and mainstream education settings, supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

We have opportunities ranging from flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, ideal for experienced TAs or those transferring from care, support work or working with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Background in care, support work, youth work or related settings welcomed.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is expected.
• Team Teach, Makaton or PECS training is highly desirable.
• Level 2/3 TA qualifications are desirable but not essential for all roles.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and other needs.
• Helping pupils access classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Implementing individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement.
• Supporting pupils during practical and creative activities.
• Working with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals.
• Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Providing personal care where required by the role.

Skills

Experience with SEN

Communication

Teamwork

Calm, patient, resilient

Behaviour management

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications

Tools

Team Teach

Makaton

PECS

Job description

Aspire People are recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work across specialist and mainstream education settings, supporting pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication difficulties and additional learning needs.

We have opportunities ranging from flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, ideal for experienced TAs or those transferring from care, support work or working with young people.