SEN Teaching Assistant: Flexible Roles & SEND Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible schedule

Day-to-day and long-term opportunities

Specialist SEN & mainstream settings

Dedicated consultant support

SEND experience development

Long-term & permanent opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs across specialist and mainstream settings. Roles range from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, ideal for experienced TAs or those with transferable care or youth-work background.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with communication and behaviour strategies, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment. DBS checks encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience or background working with children, young people or adults with additional needs is desirable.
• Background in school, SEN, care, support work, residential or youth work is welcomed.
• Calm, patient and resilient approach is essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are important.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support in classrooms.
• 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 attitude

Communication and teamwork

Behaviour support

SEND experience

DBS / safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualifications

Tools

Team Teach training

Makaton

PECS

DBS Update Service

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people with Special Educational Needs across specialist and mainstream settings. Roles range from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, ideal for experienced TAs or those with transferable care or youth-work background.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, assist with communication and behaviour strategies, and help create a calm, engaging learning environment. DBS checks encouraged.