SEN Teaching Assistant — Flexible Roles with Real Impact

Aspire People; Derby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; 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経験

Long-term and permanent opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other learning needs across specialist and mainstream settings in Derby and surrounding areas.

We offer flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, ideal for experienced TAs or those transferring from care or youth work, with dedicated consultant support and opportunities to develop SEND experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is desirable.
• Background in school, SEN, care, support work, residential or youth work welcomed.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils.
• Support pupils with autism and additional learning needs.
• Help pupils access classroom activities and learning.
• Support communication, emotional regulation and social development.
• Implement individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement.
• Support pupils during practical and creative activities.
• Work with teachers, SENCOs, therapists and other professionals.
• Help create a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
• Provide personal care where required by the role.

Skills

1:1 support

small groups

communication

teamwork

calm demeanor

behaviour strategies

Education

Level 2/3 TA qualifications

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and other learning needs across specialist and mainstream settings in Derby and surrounding areas.

We offer flexible day-to-day supply through to long-term roles, ideal for experienced TAs or those transferring from care or youth work, with dedicated consultant support and opportunities to develop SEND experience.