SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles in SEND

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Long-term opportunities

Specialist SEND settings

Dedicated consultant

Career development

Permanent roles

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, making this ideal whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience from care, support work or working with young people.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs is desirable.
• Background in school, SEN, care, support work, residential or youth work welcomed.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence supporting behaviour and individual needs.
• Team Teach, Makaton, PECS, Autism or other relevant training is highly desirable.
• Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable but not essential for all roles.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support.
• Supporting pupils with Autism and additional learning 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 alongside teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals.
• Helping create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Providing personal care where required by the individual role.

Skills

Calm and patient demeanor

Good communication

Teamwork

Resilience

Behaviour support

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications desirable

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, making this ideal whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or have transferable experience from care, support work or working with young people.