SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time, Supportive School

Aspire People; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Supportive school environment

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Aspire People seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Nuneaton. You will support children with SEMH and complex needs, delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them access learning and feel safe at school.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and the wider team, promoting social and communication skills, behaviour support, and safeguarding best practices. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and empathetic.
• Confident supporting children with additional needs.
• Resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Committed to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with SEMH and complex needs to engage positively with learning.
• Helping pupils develop their social, emotional and communication skills.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Supporting positive behaviour and helping children to regulate their emotions.
• Working closely with teachers, SEN staff and other professionals.
• Adapting activities and providing encouragement to meet individual needs.
• Promoting pupils' independence, confidence and self-esteem.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Aspire People seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Nuneaton. You will support children with SEMH and complex needs, delivering tailored 1:1 and small-group assistance to help them access learning and feel safe at school.

The role involves collaborating with teachers and the wider team, promoting social and communication skills, behaviour support, and safeguarding best practices. A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach is essential.